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The most severe form of generalized dystonia often begins in childhood and may become severe by early teen years. These patients may be excellent candidates for surgery. We have implanted DBS devices in patients as young as five years old. For children under 16, the surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia, with no awake testing.
