Symptoms of these disorders may include motor disorders such as involuntary movements in the arms and legs, muscle stiffness (stiffness).Brain pacemaker (neurostimulation) surgery may be considered in patients who do not respond to treatment or cannot be adequately controlled with medication.These surgeries are intended to reduce patients’ symptoms and reduce or eliminate the use of medication.
Symptoms:
Symptoms of this type of neurological disorder may include:
– Involuntary movements:The patient may experience involuntary and uncontrolled movements in different parts of the body.
– stiffness:Muscle stiffness and it may be difficult for muscles to relax normally.
– Gait disturbances: The patient may experience loss of balance when walking, uneven steps or other gait problems.
– Speech disorders:The patient may have difficult or unintelligible speech problems when speaking.
– Swallowing difficulties: There may be difficulties when eating or drinking liquids.
– Hallucinations:Visual or auditory illusions may be experienced.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is usually based on neurological examination and symptoms.However, imaging tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be required to evaluate the patient’s neurological status in more detail.
Treatment:
Treatment may vary depending on the severity and type of the patient’s symptoms.Treatment options may include:
1. Drug Therapy: In the first stage, medication may be used to try to control the symptoms. Symptoms of some neurological disorders are corrected or alleviated with medication.
2. Surgical Treatment (Brain Pacemaker): Brain pacemaker or neurostimulation surgeries can be performed in patients who do not respond to drug treatment or cannot tolerate the side effects of drugs. During these surgeries, electrodes are implanted in the brain or specific nerve centres and they are stimulated by a battery device. This can help manage patients’ symptoms.
Pre-operative assessment and post-operative follow-up are important in improving the success of such treatments. Which treatment option is most appropriate is determined depending on the patient’s specific condition and symptoms.