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#  Neuro Talk: Surgical Options 

 Jun 10, 2020 

 

  Even after years of [managing](https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/management) Parkinson’s disease (PD), [symptoms](/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms "Movement Symptoms") may become more challenging to control. Parkinson's Foundation Chief Scientific Officer James Beck, PhD, walks us through how symptoms may change over time and when [surgical therapies](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Ecommerce/1788522387?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=1065&store_id=4003), such as [deep brain stimulation (DBS)](https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/treatment/surgical-treatment-options/deep-brain-stimulation), may become a better option for those living with Parkinson’s.

  

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