Deep brain stimulation surgery alleviates severe Tourette symptoms for a Western Pennsylvania woman

Deep brain stimulation surgery has significantly reduced severe Tourette symptoms for a Western Pennsylvania woman, restoring her quality of life. Abigail Bailey, who suffered from relentless tics, underwent the procedure at Allegheny General Hospital in March. Electrodes implanted in her brain send mild electrical impulses to block abnormal nerve signals, drastically decreasing her tics. DBS is an established treatment for other movement disorders, but its use for Tourette is an emerging, off-label option for severe, treatment-resistant cases.