Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:28pm on 21 Oct 2025,Tuesday International
Denise Bacon, a 65-year-old retired therapist from East Sussex, played clarinet during four-hour brain surgery at King's College Hospital, achieving instant relief from Parkinson's symptoms. During Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery led by Professor Keyoumars Ashkan, electrodes were implanted while Bacon remained awake under local anesthetic. Her live musical performance helped neurosurgeons fine-tune electrode placement, resulting in immediate improvement in finger dexterity and hand movements. The procedure involved drilling holes half the size of a five-pence coin into her skull using precise coordinates. Bacon, diagnosed in 2014, had abandoned her beloved East Grinstead Concert Band five years ago. She now has a rechargeable pulse generator lasting 20 years, automatically adjusting stimulation while delivering continuous electrical currents. (PC: NDTV)
