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At 09:49 AM 5/9/96 -0400, you wrote: >Amy Strizak wrotetomies.) > >There's another similar procedure that involves implanting an electrode >into the pallidum. This procedure doesn't kill tissue (at least not as >much), but allows the patient to "turn off" the pallidum electronically to >relieve symptoms. I know there was some research being done in the U.S. >awhile back, and I know of people who've had it done in Europe, but don't >know whether this operation is being done much in the U.S. right now. >Anyone else? > >Hope this helps. I'll be interested in reading the other responses as >well. > >This procedure is call deep thalmotic stimulation. they are doing it at the Oregon Health Sciences University--the Oregon medical School, Portland. Dr. Kim Burchiel is head of the Department ofg Neurosurgery. Gordon chose the thalomotomy as his tremors were so bad. He is doing very well.