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Dr. Christopher Richard Conner, PHD, MD is a neurosurgeon in Farmington, CT specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Richard Conner, PHD, MD is affiliated with UConn Health.
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.
DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.
Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.
Dr. Christopher Richard Conner, PHD, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2015. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2015)
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Richard Conner, PHD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Stryker Corporation |
$2,439
EVEREST Spinal System $1,350 |
SERRATO $261 |
CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System $143 |
CASCADIA $140 |
Mako $99 |
Other $447 |
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Medtronic, Inc. |
$385
SENSIGHT $128 |
INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $94 |
ACTIVOS 10 BONE CEMENT $88 |
PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $74 |
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SI-Bone, Inc. |
$310
iFuse Implant $310 |
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Medtronic USA, Inc. |
$225
StealthStation $225 |
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SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation |
$156
$156 |
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Other |
$508
Infinity $135 |
FLOSEAL $114 |
EXPEDIUM $91 |
I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $82 |
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $59 |
Other $26 |
Food and Beverage | $2,640 |
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Travel and Lodging | $988 |
Education | $395 |
Dr. Christopher Conner specializes in neurosurgery and practices in Farmington, CT. Areas of expertise for Dr. Conner include spinal deformity, movement disorders, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He is affiliated with UConn Health. Dr. Conner studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Fellowship Research Award - University of Toronto; Julius Goodman Resident Award - Congress of Neurological Surgeons; and Alpha Omega Alpha - Delta Chapter, University of Texas Houston.