DBS success stories

  1. Young Onset Parkinson’s patient shares her 20-year journey

    Austin woman had DBS surgery 9 years ago By Karen Hales, Neurology Solutions Contributing Writer Roxana Zapata sees her Parkinson’s disease as somewhat of an unwelcome house guest: She’s a little controlling, she usually gets her own way, and she won’t be ignored. “You can’t get rid of her…Read More

  2. Why you should consider DBS in treating Parkinson’s

    By Karen Hales, Neurology Solutions Contributing Writer Each month, Neurology Solutions Physical Therapist Kara Daugherty leads a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) support group for patients considering or undergoing DBS, an advanced surgery used in the treatment of PD and other movement disorders. Parki…Read More