'Delighted' woman played clarinet in brain surgery
Summary
A woman named Denise Bacon, who has Parkinson's disease, played the clarinet during brain surgery to treat her condition. The surgery involved deep brain stimulation, which improved her finger movements and ability to play music. The operation took place at King's College Hospital and provided immediate benefits for her symptoms.Key Facts
- Denise Bacon, 65, has Parkinson's disease and played clarinet during brain surgery.
- She underwent a procedure called deep brain stimulation (DBS) at King's College Hospital.
- DBS involves using electrodes in the brain to help manage symptoms for some conditions.
- The surgery showed immediate improvement in her finger movements.
- During the operation, she was awake and used a local anesthetic.
- Bacon stopped playing clarinet five years ago due to her symptoms but noticed instant improvements and hopes to resume activities like swimming and dancing.
- The operation involved precise navigation using coordinates to implant the electrodes accurately.
- Professor Keyoumars Ashkan led the surgery and reported significant improvements in her movement.
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