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Savitri Devi, 51, suffering from Parkinson’s disease, could not walk or turn properly without medicines for the last 9 years. She could not even control her arms and legs. After the condition became critical, the patient was brought to the neurosurgery department of Gangaram Hospital. In women, the disease initially presented with tremors and bradykinesia (difficulty in movement) and later became severe. Despite taking medication, his symptoms worsened. At the same time, side effects from the drug began to develop. In such a situation, after investigation, the decision of deep brain stimulation was taken.
In this regard, Dr. Shrey Jain of the Department of Neurosurgery said that Deep Brain Stimulation is a new surgery, in which special areas of the brain are stimulated. It acts like the pacemaker of the brain. In this case, it is planned to stimulate the subthalamic nucleus of the brain. The aim of surgery is to help control the disease and improve the patient’s lifestyle. It is especially useful in diseases like Parkinson’s disease, tremors, dystonia. Positive results were obtained for mental conditions such as depression and mania when assessed.
Confirmation of location by probing and recording brain electric current
Dr Jain said that in minimally invasive surgery, electrodes are passed bilaterally into the deep brain through two small holes in the skull. During surgery, the location was confirmed by continuous examination of the patient and recording of brain electric current. Her speech, eye movements and limb strength were being monitored during the surgery and how her symptoms were improving to ensure that the surgery was effective with minimal complications. be max.
During the surgery, he stopped speaking at one point, so the electrodes were replaced and the patient’s ability to speak returned. A CT scan was also done after the surgery to make sure the electrodes are in the correct position. Later batteries were inserted into the chest wall like a pacemaker.
After the surgery, the patient has recovered to a great extent and is able to lead a normal life without any side effects of the medicines. The dosage of drugs is reduced and their side effects are minimized. There has been a marked improvement in her tremor symptoms. She can now hold things properly.
