This unique series is designed to educate newly diagnosed patients and the general public about Parkinson's disease. In this video, episode 10 of the series, we introduce surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease, focusing on deep brain stimulation. Utilizing real patient examples, we discuss indications for surgery, risks, benefits and typical results.
Dr. Rajeev Kumar is a movement disorders specialist and medical director of the Movement Disorder Center of the Colorado Neurological Institute.
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Parkinson's Disease (Disease Or Medical Condition)Therapy (Literature Subject)Surgery (Medical Specialty)
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