Parkinson's Patient Plays Clarinet During Brain Surgery for Immediate Symptom Relief

Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's

• 🧠 Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure involving the insertion of electrodes into specific brain targets to correct abnormal functioning.
• 🎯 The surgery aims to tailor treatment to the patient's specific needs and what matters most to their quality of life.

A Musician's Unique Surgical Experience

• 🎶 Denise Bacon, diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, played her clarinet during her 4-hour DBS operation.
• 💡 This unique request allowed surgeons to witness immediate results and tailor the electrode placement.
• ⚠️ Denise had to stop playing five years prior due to worsening symptoms, highlighting the impact of the disease on her passion.

Immediate and Lasting Symptom Improvement

• ✨ The improvement in finger movement was immediate, enabling her to play the instrument again during the procedure.
• 🚀 Post-surgery, Denise experienced immediate relief, including being able to walk normally, which has reopened her future.
• ✅ While Parkinson's is progressive, DBS surgery is expected to provide symptom relief for years to come.