What are the risks and recovery expectations for this procedure?

Risks include infection, bleeding in the brain (hemorrhage), stroke, seizure, or hardware-related complications such as lead migration or device malfunction. Recovery typically involves a hospital stay of 7–10 days, with initial programming of the stimulator occurring 2–4 weeks after surgery. Full recovery and optimal symptom improvement are usually achieved within 6–8 weeks, during which patients may experience temporary swelling or discomfort at the implant sites.