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Is deep brain stimulation suggested for parkinson's disease?

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Yes: It is more successful than creating lesions within the brain. It is especially good in younger onset patients- yet can be placed in middle age patients. The location of the stimulation is what the neurosurgeon will determine to achieve the best benefit. Look for a specialist in functional neurosurgery.

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Dr. Adam Hebb answered

Yes Class 1 evidence: There is high quality medical evidence for significant benefit from dbs in parkinson's disease. See this link: http://jama.Jamanetwork.Com/article.Aspx?Articleid=183161.

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