Parkinson's Patient Plays Clarinet Mid-Brain Surgery, Regains Musical Ability

London, UK – Denise Bacon, a 56-year-old woman living with Parkinson's disease, has experienced a life-changing breakthrough, regaining her ability to play the clarinet thanks to a pioneering deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. The procedure, performed at King's College Hospital in London, involved implanting electrodes into her brain to regulate abnormal signals causing her symptoms. Ms. Bacon had been unable to play her beloved instrument for five years due to tremors and stiffness associated with Parkinson's. During the four-hour operation, Ms. Bacon remained awake and actively participated by playing her clarinet. This real-time feedback allowed Professor Keyoumars Ashkan, the lead neurosurgeon, and his team to precisely gauge the effectiveness of the stimulation. "The immediate improvement in her clarinet-playing skills was truly remarkable and incredibly rewarding for the entire team," stated Professor Ashkan. He further emphasized the significance of the procedure, calling DBS "one of the most effective, evidence-based and long-lasting therapies available for Parkinson's disease." The successful outcome offers renewed hope for patients suffering from similar debilitating symptoms.

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