Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is typically considered for individuals with Parkinson's disease when:

- Motor symptoms are debilitating and cannot be controlled with medications
- Side effects from medications are severe.
- The individual has intact cognitive function.
- The individual is healthy enough to undergo three to Show Full Answer

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is typically considered for individuals with Parkinson's disease when:

- Motor symptoms are debilitating and cannot be controlled with medications.
- Side effects from medications are severe.
- The individual has intact cognitive function.
- The individual is healthy enough to undergo three to six hours of surgery while awake.

It's important to have a thorough evaluation by a neurologist to determine if DBS is right for you.

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