From Silence to Smiles: Mrs. Patil’s Journey Back to Herself After DBS Surgery
Some patients touch your heart in ways you never expect.Mrs. Patil, from Kolhapur, was one such patient. She had been living with Parkinson’s disease for 12 years—a long, exhausting battle. When I first met her, she was extremely frail, weighing just 30 kilograms. Her right side was stiff, her movements slow, and she struggled to […]
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Implant – Patient Guidance Sheet
Purpose This guide will help you and your family understand how to choose the right DBS implant system for your needs. The final choice depends on your medical condition, lifestyle, and personal preferences, in consultation with your functional neurosurgeon. 1. Understanding the DBS System A DBS system has three main parts: Leads (electrodes): Thin wires […]
New Treatment for Chorea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDHtskCscaM New Treatment for Chorea – Huntington’s/Neuroacanthocytosis | Dr. Manish Baldia A Rare Disease. A Tough Decision. A Life Transformed. His daughter was diagnosed with Neuroacanthocytosis—a rare neurological condition they had never heard of. After years of struggle, their decision to go ahead with DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) surgery gave them a ray of hope. […]
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for Meigs Syndrome
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for Meigs Syndrome | Dr Manish Baldia, Functional Neurosurgeon At just 43, Dr. R, a dedicated physiotherapist working at a multispecialty hospital, found his world gradually closing in. Ironically, the healer became the one who needed healing—but the answers were elusive. What began as occasional eye twitching soon escalated into […]
Dancing Girl
When Red Blood Cells Turn Into Stars,- dancing cells, dancing body, the girl who outdanced her disorder A rare condition twisted her body into constant motion. Doctors said little could be done — until a bold brain surgery “DBS” rewrote her story. This is a journey of science, resilience, and hope. Life was colourful for […]
