Eber Medical Group

Parkinson's Disease Treatment in China

Comprehensive management of Parkinson's disease (PD) and parkinsonism at Eber Medical Group — combining DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation), innovative lymphatic anastomosis, and the unique integrated Western medicine + Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) multidisciplinary approach.

DBS
Deep Brain Stimulation
Lymphatic
Anastomosis Surgery
TCM
Acupuncture + Tuina
400k CNY
Surgery + 1-mo Rehab

Overview of Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder primarily affecting the dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. The cardinal motor features — tremor at rest, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness), and postural instability — profoundly impact quality of life. Eber Medical Group treats Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism (including drug-induced, vascular, Lewy body, and MSA-related) with a multidisciplinary approach tailored to the patient's disease stage and phenotype.

Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

  • Tremor: Resting tremor ("pill-rolling"), typically begins unilaterally
  • Rigidity: Lead-pipe or cogwheel rigidity; muscle stiffness and aches
  • Bradykinesia: Slowness of movement, reduced arm swing, micrographia
  • Postural instability: Falls, freezing of gait, stooped posture
  • Non-motor symptoms: Depression, anxiety, insomnia, constipation, hyposmia, dementia (late stages)

Treatment Methods at Eber Medical Group

Method Effect Indicative Cost (CNY)
DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) Reduces tremor, rigidity, dyskinesia by 50–70%; extends on-time Inquire for estimate
Lymphatic Venous Anastomosis Improves brain lymphatic clearance of alpha-synuclein; slows progression ~300,000 (surgery)
Surgery + 1-Month Rehabilitation Combined lymphatic procedure + intensive rehab protocol ~400,000/month
Optimized Pharmacotherapy Levodopa, dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors — individualized dosing Included in admission
TMS (rTMS) Non-invasive cortical stimulation; improves gait, mood, cognition Included in rehab
Acupuncture (TCM) Reduces non-motor symptoms, improves sleep, mood; targets dopaminergic pathways Included in TCM
Tuina & Herbal Medicine (TCM) Reduces rigidity, constipation; individualized herbal prescriptions Included in TCM
Robotic Rehabilitation Gait retraining, balance improvement, fall prevention Included in rehab

Lymphatic Anastomosis: Eber's Innovative Surgery for Parkinson's

Eber Medical Group offers deep cervical lymphatic venous anastomosis as an innovative surgical approach for Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. This procedure enhances brain lymphatic drainage — the brain's "glymphatic" clearance system — to reduce the pathological accumulation of misfolded alpha-synuclein aggregates driving neurodegeneration.

Cost: Surgery approximately 300,000 CNY + 100,000 CNY for first-month rehabilitation = ~400,000 CNY total. Subsequent rehabilitation months are priced separately.

The Multidisciplinary Approach: Western Medicine + TCM

The hallmark of Eber's Parkinson's program is the integrated Western medicine + Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) multidisciplinary approach. Alongside neurosurgeons and neurologists, dedicated TCM physicians use:

  • Acupuncture: Baihui (GV20), Yintang, Zusanli (ST36) — clinically studied for dopaminergic effects
  • Tuina massage: Reduces muscle rigidity, improves circulation and lymphatic flow
  • Moxa therapy: Tonifies kidney Yang — critical in TCM pathogenesis of PD ("kidney essence depletion")
  • Individualized herbal medicine: Neuroprotective formulae tailored to patient's TCM syndrome pattern

Parkinson's Disease Treatment — FAQs

What is DBS for Parkinson's disease?
DBS — Deep Brain Stimulation — is a neurosurgical procedure that implants electrodes in specific brain targets (subthalamic nucleus or globus pallidus) to deliver electrical impulses that modulate abnormal neural activity. It dramatically reduces motor fluctuations, tremor, rigidity, and dyskinesia. Dr. Sun Chenyan was first in China to implement DBS for Parkinson's disease.
What is lymphatic anastomosis for Parkinson's disease?
Deep cervical lymphatic anastomosis is an innovative surgical approach pioneered at Eber Medical Group, aimed at improving brain lymphatic drainage and reducing the accumulation of misfolded proteins (alpha-synuclein) believed to drive Parkinson's progression. The combined procedure (surgery + 1-month rehabilitation) costs approximately 400,000 CNY.
How does TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) help Parkinson's patients?
Integrated TCM — acupuncture, tuina, herbal medicine, moxibustion — is used alongside pharmacological and surgical management. TCM targets specific acupoints (e.g., Baihui, Zusanli) associated with dopaminergic pathways, reduces medication side effects, and improves sleep, mood, and non-motor symptoms. This is the unique 'Western medicine + TCM multidisciplinary approach' at Eber.
Is Parkinson's disease treatment in China cheaper than in Western countries?
Yes. DBS surgery at leading Chinese hospitals typically costs 30–50% less than equivalent procedures in the US or Europe, with equivalent or superior technology (Siemens hybrid OR, Philips MRI 3.0T). VNS costs 300,000–400,000 CNY. Lymphatic anastomosis + 1-month rehabilitation: approximately 400,000 CNY.
What stage of Parkinson's is suitable for DBS surgery?
DBS is typically considered for patients with Hoehn & Yahr stage 2–4 who have motor fluctuations or severe tremor despite optimized pharmacological therapy. We evaluate each patient individually — contact us with your medical records for a free assessment.