WEDU Quest
209: Brain Surgery While Awake
Clip: Season 2 Episode 9 | 3m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Brain surgery for a Parkinson's patient done while he is wide awake.
Parkinson’s disease may present itself slowly, frequently starting with a slight tremor or a shake. In some cases, these symptoms can be so debilitating that patients find themselves unable to perform even the simplest of tasks. Meet a medical team employing innovative surgical techniques to combat the tremors robbing some patients of their independence.
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WEDU Quest
209: Brain Surgery While Awake
Clip: Season 2 Episode 9 | 3m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Parkinson’s disease may present itself slowly, frequently starting with a slight tremor or a shake. In some cases, these symptoms can be so debilitating that patients find themselves unable to perform even the simplest of tasks. Meet a medical team employing innovative surgical techniques to combat the tremors robbing some patients of their independence.
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