DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) is a startling surgical procedure for Parkies whereby doctors drill holes in your skull and insert two wires that will stimulate the part of your brain that’s causing the tremors. The wires are connected to a device that you carry around with you 24/7.
If you turn the device off, you shake. Turn it back on, you’re fine. Within seconds.
Don’t believe me? Check out the video clip on this BBC news item. It’s amazing.
For my previous posts on DBS, click here! Here! Here!
For an update on Greg Grindley, the man who had DBS surgery on live TV, click here!
(Image above from Wikipedia.)
