Challenging the Traditional Paradigm: Clinical and Functional Outcomes of Early Versus Very-Early Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease.
INTRODUCTION Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) is an established treatment for advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). While traditionally reserved for later stages, growing evidence suggests earlier intervention may offer benefits. This study compares outcomes of very-early versus early DBS in a single-c...