The Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the nation’s leading centers in developing neuromodulation treatments for a wide range of diseases and conditions including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia and obsessive compulsive disorder. Neuromodulation, which involves the use of implantable devices that alter nervous system activity through the use of electrical stimulation, is one of the fastest-growing medical specialties.

What is neuromodulation?

Neuromodulation treatments involve using technology that acts directly upon nerves. It is the alteration of nerve activity by delivering electrical stimulation directly to a target area. It is one of the fastest-growing medical specialties. The Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center offers multiple neuromodulation treatments including deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound ablation.

Why choose the Ohio State Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation?

Nationally Recognized: Ohio State is routinely recognized for our excellence in neurosurgery, neurology and neuromodulation.

Most Experienced Neuromodulation Team in the United States: The physicians of the Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center perform thousands of neuromodulation surgical procedures each year for patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, traumatic brain injury and obsessive compulsive disorder.  

Research: We are exploring how deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound ablation and spinal cord stimulation can treat other chronic disabilities and diseases.

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Deep Brain Stimulation

What is Deep Brain Stimulation?

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a commonly performed surgical procedure for patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor or dystonia. DBS treats a variety of disabling neurological symptoms including tremor, rigidity, stiffness, slowed movement and walking problems.

DBS electrodes are implanted into the brain and connected to a small pacemaker-like programmable device that has been implanted into the chest or abdominal wall (no exposed hardware). The electrodes deliver tiny electrical signals that calm abnormal brain signals, alleviating disabling symptoms, such as tremors, and restoring function to the patient.

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Neurology

in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Pavilion 3rd Floor Suite 3100
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-4969

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