Can Young Onset Parkinson’s Patients Undergo DBS Surgery
Yes. And in many cases, younger patients with Parkinson’s are actually stronger DBS candidates than older ones. That surprises a lot of families. The assumption tends to run the other way that surgery is for older patients who’ve exhausted everything else,...
Success Rate of DBS Surgery for Tremors in India
Numbers get thrown around a lot in this conversation. “90% success rate.” “85% improvement.” They sound reassuring until you ask what success actually means in those studies and whether the patients being measured look anything like your case....
What Stage of Parkinson’s Is DBS Surgery Recommended
No. It can’t. And anyone telling you otherwise is giving you the wrong expectation going into surgery. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition the dopamine-producing cells in the brain keep deteriorating regardless of whether a device is...