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DBS has been around in the US for about 1 1/2 years authorized to be used for tremor control when implanted in the thalamus. In Europe and much of the rest of the world it is often implanted in the Globus Pallidum or the Subthalamic nucleus bilaterally and provides significant symptom relief for rigidity, freezing and dyskinesia. It has been done in the US on a limited and trial basis and is likely to be approved for general use in early 2000. I speak from personal experience as I have had the procedure. It can be a godsend. Risk of stroke or other complication is about 3-7 %. I would suggest searching our archives for further information as this has been discussed previously. Charlie ----- Original Message ----- From: Neelam Shaw <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 1999 6:52 PM Subject: Re: You are now subscribed to the PARKINSN list > Can anybody send me information on the new surgery called Deep Brain > Stimulation, (DBS) > I am perticularly intrested in finding out the long time history, long time > effects, side effects, > success rate etc. Any information will be appreciated. > > Regards, > Neelam