Surgeons had him play the guitar during brain surgery to safeguard the areas responsible for movement and creativity.
During awake brain surgery, surgeons sometimes ask patients to play a musical instrument while their brain is exposed. By having someone play piano or guitar—or even sing—doctors can pinpoint the regions responsible for movement, timing, and coordination. If the music breaks down when a specific area is stimulated, they know that region is vital and must be preserved.
This approach allows surgeons to remove tumors or treat epilepsy while protecting the patient’s ability to move, speak, and create music. It’s a striking example of science and art working together to safeguard the human brain.
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