Movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia can severely impact quality of life. When medications are insufficient, deep brain stimulation (DBS) offers significant symptom improvement.
Conditions We Treat
Parkinson's Disease
- Tremor, rigidity, and slow movement (bradykinesia)
- Motor fluctuations and dyskinesias from long-term medication
- DBS of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) or globus pallidus (GPi)
Essential Tremor
- Uncontrollable tremor of hands, head, or voice
- Often worsens with intentional movement
- DBS of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) of the thalamus
Dystonia
- Involuntary sustained muscle contractions
- Abnormal postures affecting neck, limbs, or entire body
- DBS of the globus pallidus internus (GPi)
Deep Brain Stimulation at Nova Brain and Spine
Dr. Marcus Stephens performs DBS surgery using:
- High-resolution MRI-guided targeting
- Stereotactic or frameless navigation
- Intraoperative neurophysiological recording
- Real-time clinical testing during lead placement
Expected Outcomes
- Parkinson's: 50-70% improvement in motor symptoms
- Essential tremor: 60-90% tremor reduction
- Dystonia: 50-70% improvement over months
Serving patients in Hampton, GA and throughout Southern Georgia with expert DBS surgery.
Common Symptoms
- Tremor at rest or with movement
- Muscle rigidity and stiffness
- Slow movement (bradykinesia)
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Difficulty with fine motor tasks
- Balance and gait problems
Treatment Options
Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
Stereotactic surgery
Medication optimization
Multidisciplinary movement disorder care
Dr. Marcus Stephens
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Providing expert movement disorders treatment at Nova Brain and Spine of GA in Hampton, Georgia. Serving patients throughout Southern Georgia and the Atlanta metro area.