 |
 |
I did not realize that this had not been posted on this list. There is a new contraindication for DBS. This is DIATHERMY in combination with stimulators. Diathermy is used by physical therapists and other health professions that deal with sore muscles. We all have sore muscles so the risk must be fairly widespread. Contraindications: Contraindications include patients for whom test stimulation is unsuccessful, or patients who are unable to properly operate the stimulator. Also, diathermy (e.g., shortwave diathermy, microwave diathermy or therapeutic ultrasound diathermy) is contraindicated because diathermy's energy can be transferred through the implanted system (or any of the separate implanted components), which can cause tissue damage and can result in severe injury or death CHARLIE Charles T. Meyer, M.D. Middleton, WI PD DX 12 years (at age 44) Age 56 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn