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When to Consider Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation

Talk with your doctor to see if Medtronic DBS Therapy can help manage your dystonia symptoms.*

Medtronic DBS Therapy may be right for you if you:

  • Have chronic, primary dystonia, including generalized and segmental dystonia, hemidystonia, and cervical dystonia (torticollis)
  • Have not had success managing your symptoms with medication

AND

  • Are 7 years of age or older.

Next: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

*Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for the treatment of dystonia has not been demonstrated.

Last updated: 22 Sep 2010