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Yes, many people with Parkinson's disease undergo Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. Here are some key points about DBS surgery:

- Purpose: DBS is used to help control motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and slowness of movement when medications are not effective
- Procedure: It involves the surgical implantation Show Full Answer

Yes, many people with Parkinson's disease undergo Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. Here are some key points about DBS surgery:

- Purpose: DBS is used to help control motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and slowness of movement when medications are not effective.
- Procedure: It involves the surgical implantation of electrodes in the brain, connected to a neurostimulator placed near the collarbone.
- Recovery: Patients usually stay in the hospital for a few days and need to avoid heavy activities for several weeks.
- Side Effects: Potential side effects include headache, swelling, confusion, infection, and in rare cases, seizures or stroke.
- Effectiveness: More than 70% of people with Parkinson's who receive DBS experience significant improvements in their motor symptoms.

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