Pallidotomy is no longer considered "experimental". Look for neurosurgeons in your area who have experience in pallidotomies. Teresa, Daughter of Mama (57/43/38) -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Debbie White Sent: Sunday, September 05, 1999 9:40 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Surgery for rigidiity I seem to remember reading awhile back about brain surgery (pallidotomy, I think) to address rigidity. Has anyone heard anything more about this? Are they doing trials somewhere? Thanks. Debbie White [log in to unmask]