Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi, has successfully performed Deep Brain Stimulation surgery on a 33-year-old serving soldier suffering from young-onset Parkinson’s disease. The disease had severely affected the functional capability of the soldier.
The Defence Ministry said that the advanced neurosurgical procedure offers renewed hope of improved motor control, independence and quality of life. It added that the procedure reflects the expertise, multidisciplinary teamwork and commitment of the Armed Forces Medical Services to providing world-class healthcare to its personnel.
