why PPN? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nigel Harland" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 5:22 AM Subject: DBS targetting PPN > Hi, > It is now 15 weeks since my DBS, which as I wrote in my earlier post, > was different to standard DBS in that it targettedf the PPN area of my > brain, controlling gait and movement, as opposed to the STN . > I can now say with confidence that the procedure has been a success.I now > walk without falling ( both when on meds and off meds ) and I can pass > through doorways without freezing, and I can initiate movement easily. All > things considered I am very pleased with the outcome . > > Regards > > Nigel > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn