The Complete Guide for People With Parkinson's Disease and Their Loved Ones by Lianna Marie

Author:Lianna Marie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Published: 2020-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

38. Surgical and Ultrasound Options for Treating PD

“What I would tell someone else about this disease is to be patient. We take it one day at a time, and deal with whatever develops as it develops. We have our good days and we have days that are not so good. Sharing fears and concerns and working together to find answers or solutions to these problems is good therapy for both of us.”

—ANONYMOUS, PWP

There are a few surgical procedures that can help improve the quality of life in someone with Parkinson’s. Not all surgeries are for everyone, and it’s best to read up on them and discuss them with your doctor to find out whether you would be a good candidate for any of them. Also, you should know that although surgery can be an effective treatment option for certain symptoms of PD, it is not a cure and it does not slow the progression of the disease.

The most popular surgery used to treat PD is deep brain stimulation (DBS). Although it is considered a newer surgery, DBS has been around for decades and is proving quite successful in reducing certain symptoms of the disease.44 DBS usually works best at reducing motor symptoms such as tremor, slowness, and stiffness.

Below is a detailed summary of DBS, along with two other types of surgery that are sometimes used to help treat Parkinson’s.

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