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What Is Brain Surgery for Parkinsons Disease?
Brain surgery forParkinsons diseaseis done to balance the activity in certain areas of the brain that control physical movement.
Various Surgery Techniques
There are several types of Parkinsons disease surgery.
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Sometimes multiple stimulator leads are implanted, such as in the globus pallidus and the ventral intermediate nucleus.
Potential Risks
Brain surgery for Parkinsons disease can cause complications.
Potential adverse effects may include:
Additionally, the procedure might not sufficiently reduce your symptoms.
Parkinsons diseasecan rangefrom mild to severe, andit can be very disabling when the disease is severe.
You might also have an electroencephalogram (EEG) to evaluate your brain activity.
You might be asked to adjust your Parkinson’s treatments or other medications before your procedure.
You will have an intravenous (IV) line placed in a vein, most likely in your arm.
You will meet with your anesthesiologist and your surgeon, and you will be taken to the operating room.
During your surgery, you will not feel any pain.
Your doctors will monitor your vital signs throughout your procedure.
Recovery
After surgery, you will be taken to a postoperative recovery area.
Your medical team will monitor your vital signs and alertness as you wake up.
If you had a rig implanted, your doctors will adjust the setting to manage your symptoms.
You might need an imaging test of your brain before you are discharged from the hospital.
After your hospital stay, you might be discharged home or to a rehabilitation facility.
They will also check for complications such as infection or bleeding.
Over time, your doctors may need to adjust your medication if your Parkinsons disease continues to progress.
Its important that you maintain regular physical therapy and/or exercises at home to maximize your safety and mobility.
