Case Study: Parkinson's Disease
Patient Information:
- Name: Mubarak Alneaimi
- Diagnosis: Parkinson's Disease
- Date of Birth (D.O.B): January 1, 1950
- Gender: Male
- Country: United Arab Emirates
Treatment: Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery (Functional Stereotaxy) for Parkinson's Disease, along with daily IV medication, neurological nutrition support, physical and occupational therapy sessions, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment.
Medical History:
Mr. Mubarak Alneaimi had been living with Parkinson's Disease for three years prior to his current admission. He experienced:
- Tremors on the right side of his body
- Generalized weakness throughout his body
- A heavy sensation in his left leg while walking
- Deteriorating handwriting
- A desire to slow down or reverse the progression of his condition
Preoperative Condition:
- Slowed movements, making it difficult for him to engage in activities he enjoyed, such as fishing
- Inability to walk steadily, even for daily tasks like brushing teeth
- Sleep disturbances with frequent nightmares
- Insecurity while driving due to emotional upset and fatigue
- Reduced ability to exercise compared to before his diagnosis
Treatment Details:
Mr. Alneaimi underwent a stereotactic injection of neural growth factors into his brain as part of his minimally invasive brain surgery for Parkinson's Disease. This was accompanied by:
- Daily IV therapy to manage symptoms and side effects
- Neurological nutrition and protection to support overall brain health
- Physical and occupational therapy sessions to improve motor function, coordination, balance, and independence in daily activities
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments for supplementary symptom relief and overall well-being
Postoperative Condition:
Even before the stereotactic operation was completely finished, Mr. Alneaimi began to feel improvements in his symptoms. Upon completing the entire treatment plan:
- His symptoms were relieved by approximately 80%
- Further improvements are expected within the next six months