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The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) offers a variety of educational publications and programs for people with Parkinson’s, their caregivers and families and allied health professionals. If you are requesting information for your practice, hospital or support group, you may request up to 50 copies of a particular publication, with the exception of the Introductory Packet, which is limited to one per order. If you would like to request a bulk order of more than 50, please contact us by calling (800) 457-6676 or emailing info@pdf.org. If you are finished, click here to complete your order.
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Third Edition
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This 40-page booklet discusses deep brain stimulation (DBS), the most common surgery performed to treat Parkinson's disease (PD).
It reviews the history of DBS, discusses the procedures currently available, and advises people with Parkinson's both how to prepare for surgery and how to maintain their health post-surgery. It also asesses risks of DBS, answers frequently-asked questions , including "Who is a good candidate for surgery?" - and discusses the future of surgery for PD.
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