To jjjane and others, I was surprised to find out last night after posting my message on the sub- thalamic stimulator, that the DBS had indeed been approved by the FDA last year. But, was it actually the SUB-thalamic nucleus stimulator, or was it the pallidal stimulator or just the thalamic stimulator that was approved. If you don't already know, there is a big difference in the sub-thalamic nucleus and the other parts of the basal ganglia. If someone could please clarify, it would be greatly appreciated. Jacob