Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery

Matthew Rosenberg is having deep brain stimulation surgery to help his OCD condition.

Matthew Rosenberg is having deep brain stimulation surgery to help his debilitating OCD condition. In three weeks he'll have another electrode implanted in the other side of his brain, followed by a separate surgery to put batteries in his chest to power the device. Will the groundbreaking surgery help him to manage his severe OCD? Initial signs are promising.

AIR DATE 6/23/21

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