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Muhammad Idrees¹, Muskan A Taimuri², Ayesha Azhar²

¹University of Health Sciences, Lahore.

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Summary

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) shows promise for improving post-stroke mobility in Pakistan, offering a potential alternative to costly, limited treatments. Further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and address limitations for widespread adoption.

Keywords:

Pakistan deep brain stimulation rehabilitation stroke

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Stroke prevalence in Pakistan is high (250 per 100,000), with existing treatments being expensive, inaccessible, and time-sensitive.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS), approved by the FDA in 1997 for Parkinson's disease, was introduced in Pakistan in 2014.
Emerging evidence suggests DBS efficacy in restoring post-stroke mobility.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the potential of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as a novel treatment for post-stroke rehabilitation in Pakistan.
To explore DBS as a viable alternative to current, less accessible stroke therapies in the Pakistani context.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) applications in stroke rehabilitation.
Analysis of a recent trial (August 2023) demonstrating DBS effectiveness in restoring post-stroke mobility.
Assessment of DBS feasibility within Pakistan's healthcare system.

Main Results:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has demonstrated effectiveness in clinical trials for improving post-stroke motor function.
DBS offers a potential therapeutic avenue where conventional treatments are limited by cost and availability.

Conclusions:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) holds significant potential to revolutionize stroke rehabilitation in Pakistan.
Further research is crucial to fully understand DBS efficacy, optimize its application, and address associated limitations for Pakistani stroke survivors.