Dystonia Treated with Surgically Implanted Pacemaker

Approximately 125,000 Americans suffer from dystonia. The condition is a result of the brain firing abnormally, sending impulses of electricity to muscles that causes them to contract constantly. The treatment Veronica's doctor, UCLA neurosurgeon Dr. Antonio DeSalles, recommended was to surgically implant a pacemaker device to stop the impulses and block the transmission of electricity to the muscles.

The procedure involves first implanting the electrodes and threading the wires into the patient's brain. A second operation connects the electrodes to a compact generator. The pacemaker is then programmed to battle the brain. More at http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=930

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[BryanIsInYourMom]

Thank God shes all better! <3 Shes so pretty too! Im so happy for her family! Shes an angel! :) <3

[MrTank78]

I am so happy for this young girl and I really understand how she feels. I suffer from cranial dystonia after three major brain surgerys . And yes It Takes a lot of toll on you and your family. With strong will and family support you will get well....Eric

[SusanEyerAnderson]

That story is heartwarming. That doctor is a humble, gracious human being to pray with those people...he realizes that he is blessed with the knowledge and skill to help her, and also that he is not the only factor involved...and is okay with acknowledging that.

[zlilangelz4e]

that is AMAZING!!! i hope she's still doing better

[paulaypuntoo]

oh-my-god o_O

[PartyRepublican]

Amazing Doctor!

[smithersthewoodman]

I personnaly at 34 am reluctant to proceed with this surgury, as Im informed that due to my age the typical recovery may well be alot longer than most when caught early, which shows an element of uncertainty for my circumstance. Most are willing to take that chance due to their circumstance, but for me Im scared to death to introduce Mr. blackndecker to my skull with no certainty of a positive outcome worth a plastic plug. Though am extatic to see the success with this young lady, God bless :)

[k250014783]

@misfits60 The only thing it tells me is that I sure as hell wouldn't want to get into surgery in America.

[misfits60]

@k250014783 you ignorant fool, the fact that these surgeons and doctors are a part of a religious faith should tell you something... you have no room to talk about superstition when the people performing these operations are not only relying on their ability to perform surgery but also relying on what they believe helps them... which in most cases is a HIGHER POWER...

[k250014783]

And no, it was not a miracle. Calling it a miracle is unthankful and dismissing the hard work of all the scientists and doctors who made it happen.