Stimulator: Surgery involves implantation of an electrical wire that stimulates a part of the brain that frees movement, allowing better movement and walking., .
Answered 6/26/2013
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Yes, it sure can!!: Deep brain stimulation therapy of the stn (sub-thalamic nucleus) or gpi (globus pallidus interna) can greatly improve "on" time (good function with minimized symptoms) & greatly reduce dyskinesia (twisting, writhing, jerking movements during "on" time). Good candidates must be not demented, psychiatrically stable, & still demonstrating good symptom relief from meds, but with inconsistent results.
Answered 12/9/2013
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