Thursday, March 9, 2023

WHAT THE DBS IMPLANTS/LEADS LOOK LIKE:


This is what the Medtronic DBS neurostimulator looks like: 

(This is the EXACT one I have in my chest).



These are what the leads in my brain look like: 



This is what the connector for the wires from the leads to the neurostimulator looks like. This is located behind my ear under my skin. 




And finally, this is what the skull hole plugs look like that protect the top of the leads and also plug the holes in your skull that your neurosurgeon will have drilled/cut. 




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