What is a brain pacemaker?

Brain pacemakers are also known as deep brain stimulation, abbreviated as DBS, which is currently used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's syndrome, essential tremor and other diseases. It is mainly used in severe patients and patients with poor drug control. The surgical method is to implant an artificial electrode in a specific nerve nucleus group in the brain. After external regulation, the electrode releases high-frequency electrical stimulation to inhibit the electrical impulses of certain neurons and reduce their excitement and activity. Therefore, it is used to alleviate clinical symptoms. However, this surgical method cannot cure Parkinson's disease. After surgery, the patient's symptoms can be significantly relieved, but oral drug treatment is still needed. In addition, the technique can be used to treat torsion spasms, epilepsy, severe depression and anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.