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Brian, you ask what is DBS. It is Deep Brain Stimulation surgery which involves placing a thin metal electrode into the brain and attaching it to a computerized pulse generator, which is implanted under the skin, like a pacemaker. Depending where in the brain the electrode is placed, it can reduce tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and gait problems. (information taken from the NPF "Parkinson Report" quarterly). Sharon H ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn