Patient Plays Clarinet During Four-Hour Brain Surgery

Denise Bacon, a 65-year-old Parkinson’s patient, underwent deep-brain stimulation (DBS) at King’s College Hospital, which led to immediate improvement in her finger movements, allowing her to play the clarinet during surgery. This procedure, performed by Professor Keyoumars Ashkan, aims to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s, enhancing the quality of life for patients.

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