65-Year-Old Beats Debilitating Tremors with DBS Surgery

Noida: Medanta Hospital, Noida, has successfully treated a 65-year-old patient from Turkmenistan suffering from debilitating right-hand tremors through Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, offering him a renewed sense of independence and quality of life.

The patient, who had battled severe tremors for years, struggled with essential daily activities such as eating, writing, and dressing. Despite medical therapy, the tremors progressed to the point where he became dependent on his family for even basic tasks.

After a detailed multidisciplinary evaluation by the Departments of Neurosurgery and Neurology, the patient was recommended DBS — an advanced, FDA-approved surgical therapy for movement disorders.

The surgery was performed by Dr Yashpal Bundela, Director of Neurosurgery; Dr Anil Dhar, Associate Director, Neurosurgery, and Dr Namita Kaul, Director of Neurology, using state-of-the-art stereotactic navigation and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring to precisely implant electrodes in the movement-regulating areas of the brain.

Within days of the procedure, the patient showed a dramatic reduction in tremors, regained fine motor control, and was able to perform daily tasks with minimal support — a significant milestone after years of struggle.

“DBS is more than a procedure — it is a transformation for patients whose lives are restricted by movement disorders. Seeing such outcomes, especially in international patients who travel with hope, reinforces our commitment to precision care,” said Dr Yashpal Bundela, Director of Neurosurgery

The patient is currently undergoing post-surgical DBS programming sessions and rehabilitation, showing sustained improvement in movement and confidence.