Brain surgery patient plays clarinet during operation to stay awake
Published date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:36:07 +0700This is the incredible moment a brain surgery patient played the clarinet during her operation to stay awake.
The Parkinson's disease patient played the instrument during a procedure known as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), allowing surgeons to witness immediate improvement in her movements after electrical stimulation was applied.
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London, UK |
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21/10/2025 |
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