In order to relieve tremors, involuntary movements termed as dyskinesias, recurrent fluctuations, long drawn out periods, pain, unevenness of posture, severe stiffness, hallucinations, and curling of fingers and toes, surgery is useful for this. It is assumed that young patients that are sufficient to consider surgery can be presented surgery. But there is no exact age limit for this type of surgery. 53 years is the typical age of the patient who can undergo this surgery.

Pallidotomy is done permanently to destroy the globus pallidus, which is overactive to minimize the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The over-activity of the globus pallidus results in minimal or diminished body movements. This type of surgery boosts medication treatment for patients with higher form of PD. It can also reduce stiffness and tremor, unsteadiness, and bradykinesia.

Thalamus is the part of the brain that controls the voluntary movement of the body. In the type of surgery called thalamotomy, it destroys the thalamus in order to block the activity of the brain from causing muscle tremor.

In Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), the electrodes are surgically entrenched into the brain. It is connected to a pulse generator that can be set underneath the collarbone. The pulse generator and electrodes arouse the brain in order to prevent the symptoms PD. The advantage of DBS to thalamotomy and pallidotomy is that the pulse generator can be programmed externally, and the current that is produced by the electrodes can be switched off externally.

Usually, surgeries that involve the brain undergo general anesthesia. Unlike with these surgeries, the patient is entirely conscious. Only local anesthesia is used to fixate the patient’s head using a stereotactic frame. The frame locates the parts of the brain that is involved with the aid of MRI and CT scans. After the reference points were gathered from the scans, it is theater computers for the final read out of results. The results are then placed to the stereotactic frame and via a small opening in the skull; it is introduced into the brain. A stable electrode will be implanted or small group of cells will be obliterated once the electrode is confirmed to be in its exact location.

The surgery usually takes place for not more than five to six hours. During the surgery, the advantage of the treatment can be seen directly on the operation table. The symptoms of PD will fade away. After the surgery, there will be an improvement on the patient’s activities of daily living. For patients who totally became physically dependent on others, can now resume his/her tasks. Most of the symptoms of PD will improve and even patients who are young enough can easily return to work.

The surgery is not dangerous but there is a slight threat on visual disturbance or weakness although the advancement to cure the disease does not stop, it was still triumphant. Researchers assume that early detection, proper nutrition, exercise and medication are the most effective approach to minimize the symptoms.

The Parkinson’s disease support group talks about the problems on comfort and health as an important part of the care. Most of the people discovered that getting involved in this activity enhances their knowledge about new treatment and outcome of Parkinson’s disease.