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The effects of DBS on the motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

Andrew Johnson · 2.4M views · 2013-06-13 · 4:04

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Overview

Andrew, diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's at 35, shows how deep brain stimulation surgery has controlled his motor symptoms. The short video shows his tremors with the stimulator off and on.

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HN recommends it as a dramatic, moving demonstration of what deep brain stimulation can do for tremors.

Recommended by 5 HN people across 3 months · HN mentions 2013–2016

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Medicine & infectious diseaseNeuroscience & the brain
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What people said

darkmighty · 2014-05 · Strong recommendation

This video left a deep impression on me: [VIDEO] I didn't realize how this sort of tech can be so life changing (or life giving)

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bjourne · 2014-04 · Strong recommendation

You should see this video to really understand how impressive dbs technology is. Incredible doesn't even begin to describe it. [VIDEO]

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npalli · 2013-10 · Strong recommendation

Anyone who wants to see the dramatic impact of deep brain stimulation needs to see this video[1]. Just by turning off and on his neurostimulator (see starting 2:00-ish) see the dramatic change in his body. [1] [VIDEO]

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