Tremore and dystonia are common neurological conditions that can be seen in patients suffering from various diseases such as Parkinson’s disease or essential shocks or even without these diseases (isolated shivering and dystonia). They often do not respond to medical treatment.
In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Dr., Head of the Department of Neurology at Gleniagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai. Pankaj Aggarwal shared, “Patients suffering from them can be severely weakened by hand trembling with hand) Ang/trunk/neck/neck/whole body and hardness and sluggishness and/or/or excessive dance movements in Parkinson’s.”
He revealed, “Patients often struggle to eat, drink, write, use cups or spoons, or to do basic activities such as using mobile phones. Wounding surgery gives hopes to such patients and gives fresh hope to such patients and gives fresh hope to such patients. This is an alternative to deep brain stimulation (DBS).
What is wound surgery?
Dr. Pankaj Aggarwal replied, “Wound surgery involves creating a small, controlled wound in a highly targeted brain area- whose brain cells are silenced by the heat generated by a metal tip that emit radiofrequency waves. “
How effective is wound surgery?
Dr. Pankaj Aggarwal explained, “This surgery, which wakes up fully with patients, provides immediate, on-table relief for patients with disturbances, dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. Improvement is often closely restored and functions such as a teaspoon of thorn glass cup or specific equipment (pen/guitar/scissors) are immediately restored. ,
He said, “These actions are probably affected in patients with all tasks-specific dystonia that cause hands or fingers to rotate when operating a specific tool. Patients feel a feeling of relief during the procedure and immediately after the process. , Which is very satisfying.
What are the other benefits of wound surgery in terms of time and cost?
“Compared to DBS deep brain stimulation surgery, the duration of surgery is much shorter (less than one hour) is also very low recovery time (2-3 days). The cost also decreases significantly vs. DBS and this surgery. Therefore, it is very easily accessible for many individuals, which cannot afford deep brain stimulation, ”Dr. Pankaj Aggarwal said.
One should decide whether to go for wound surgery or DBS or not?
Dr. Pankaj Aggarwal exposed, “Wound surgery is only/mainly unilateral or more favorable for non-progressive flicker and dystonia such as writer’s spasms, musicians dystonia, or other forms of isolated dystonia/tremor. Many secondary forms of tramore (such as post stroke/ multiple sclerosis) can also be treated by wound surgery. ,
He said, “DBS is mainly required for the serious forms of advanced Parkinson’s disease, essential shivering and generalized dystonia, where a unilateral wound process will not be sufficient to control symptoms. Can both be used? In selected patients, if the surgery of wounds is no longer effective due to the progression of the disease, it can always be followed by DBS.
So how do we decide what to do?
Dr. Pankaj Aggarwal suggested, “Finally the decision to choose a surgery and its time depends on your doctors: movement disorders neurologists and functional neurosurgeons.”
Disclaimer: This article is only for informative purposes and is not an option for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor with any question about a medical condition.
