Professor Silburn and Associate Professor Coyne are approaching their 1000th DBS surgery. The team is ranked among the top five in the world for DBS based on clinical efficiency, and they train approximately 85% of DBS practitioners in Australia. Their important work continues to help people, like Ken Smith, live a normal life. Read more: https://qbi.uq.edu.au/blog/2018/11/15-years-world-class-deep-brain-stimulation-dbs-research Queensland Brain Institute | http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au Facebook | https://fb.me/qldbraininstitute Twitter | https://twitter.com/qldbraininst Instagram | https://instagram.com/qldbraininstitute SoundCloud | https://soundcloud.com/qldbraininstitute LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/queensland-brain-institute

Deep Brain Stimulation – This invasive but effective procedure has been called the greatest therapeutic advancement in managing Parkinson’s since the development of levodopa in the late 1960s. We were fortunate enough to sit down with Professor Peter Silburn – one of the world’s leading neurologists in this space – to shed a little light on the darkest, deepest recesses of the brain. Along with Peter we pulled together a bunch of other talented folk from around the globe to create a different perspective on Parkinson’s and DBS – this is #wiredforparkinsons !!! Please sit back, listen, learn and enjoy #musicthatmovesyou ****************************************** Massive thanks and gratitude to all those who made this creative collaboration possible @therealkathleenkiddo @gary__latham @mattheis_ @NousklaerAudio @artist_lisafoote @john_fryz @AndersMLeines @christopherfaull1427 @_caleb_jacobs_

Deep Brain Stimulation, also called DBS, is a well proven treatment option that helps relieve the tremors, slowness and stiffness associated with Parkinson’s Disease when the medications are not maintaining a good quality of life . This surgical procedure involves placing tiny electrodes in precise areas of the brain, and using a neurostimulator to send electrical impulses to stimulate those areas. Not only does this procedure offer relief from symptoms, but it also allows patients to reduce their reliance on medication. Find out more about this revolutionary technique from Professor Peter Silburn AM, Neurologist and world expert on treating Parkinson’s Disease. He provides insight into the procedure, the benefits of DBS, and who makes a good candidate for DBS.