DBS Tourettes Syndrome Today tonight Channel 7 Australia

Precision Neurosurgery
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS or, more commonly, simply Tourette's or TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. Tourette's is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic tics.

Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS or, more commonly, simply Tourette's or TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. Tourette's is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic tics.
Dr. Richard Bittar,
Precision Neurosurgery Director
MBBS (Honours), PhD, FRACS
Dr. Richard Bittar is a highly qualified Australian neurosurgeon and researcher.
Dr. Bittar is a visiting neurosurgeon at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Frankston Hospital, and numerous Private Hospitals in Melbourne. He is also Director of Precision Neurosurgery.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) works by targeting one of several areas in the brain that are part of the movement disorder pathway. By placing a fine wire (electrode) very precisely within the desired area, we are able to introduce a small amount of electrical current to these areas, which causes deactivation of the nerve cells. This electrode is connected to a battery which is implanted under the skin, allowing a small pulse of electricity to be delivered 24 hours a day. The most commonly targeted regions are the subthalamic nucleus (STN), thalamus (Vim), pallidum (GPi), and pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) in Parkinson's disease, the thalamus (Vim) for essential tremor and multiple sclerosis tremor, and the pallidum (GPi) in dystonia.

Precision Neurosurgery is a superspecialty neurosurgical practice which provides expertise in the treatment of a wide range of brain and spine disorders.
Our highly trained surgeons utilise evidence-based scientific and clinical knowledge, considered judgement, refined surgical techniques, and state-of-the-art technology to give patients access to leading edge care.
Our contemporary approach is firmly underpinned by the principles of compassion, humanity and ethics. Having a group of neurosurgeons with specific areas of subspecialisation, complementary skills, and a willingness to work together further facilitates optimal patient care.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Our surgeons possess expertise in a number of areas, including the surgical treatment of:
Brain tumours
Spinal conditions
Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders
Depression and OCD

Precision Neurosurgery

Email:
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517 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne, Victoria
www.precisionneurosurgery.com.au
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[narreshramdayal]

I have vocal tics ...it makes me very tired barking out the air twice as much I can breath in, it feels like not enough oxygen going to my body and it gives me anxiety this wy, i do have mild depression, i have tried everything possibly with no help so far. I hate it I hate it i hate... it makes me sad. Sometimes i will tic until frustrated and breathless

[Westymedia]

do give up keep fighting

[paintarola]

This must be one of the most touching segments of Today Tonight I have ever seen. Imagine being treated with the flick of a switch after 18 years of suffering. My faith in (some) doctors has been restored after seeing this.

[Westymedia]

Thank you, I appreciate it, you must never give up, life is a journey

westy

[DerbyDaisy]

amazing, my 11 year old son will be having the DBS surgery for his severe Tourette's this summer. We are hoping to see similar results!

[me52]

I cant begin to tell you how happy Iam for you and your son. God bless you both and the Doctors involved.

[brobrahn]

we are trying to get dbs for my 11 year old but they are saying its very hard to get is approved for a child

[Kalevala87]

@servingthealiens He used the wrong word. Big deal. Why don't YOU just shut up?

[frequencyaffect]

anti-biotics? I take a vicodin.

[servingthealiens]

1) If you're moving so much, why are you so fat?

2) How to antibiotics help pain? They're for INFECTION, not pain.

3) Why don't you just shut up?

[redSnakeSleeper]

Suffering from TS for over 50 years, you give me hope. You're very brave.

[Hichigo111]

Omg a guy that goes to my school has tourettes. I wish he can do this treatment.

[JonahTorn]

@Mfaithwomen190989 There is no cure right now.

[BriannaVedder15]

My brother has tourrets syndrome he has been thru soo much I feel so bad for my brother Dante!! I LOVE HIM WITH ALL MY HEART<3 He Is only 11 years old.. He has been taking meds for his tics and he has gotten better within the few months that has paased and gone by he has been recently seeing this counciling group and they have put him on meds and he has gotten better ... Also my brother has Aspergers.. <3 I love him ... Please like my comment my brohter will really appreciate it... :) -Brianna

[ansiaaa666]

it's incredible how a lil bit of electricity can fix such an awful syndrome!