Woman plays violin while getting brain surgery
A video has been shared on social media of a woman playing the violin while undergoing brain surgery - and the video is unbelievable!
In the video, we can see a woman playing the violin - while brain surgery is performed on her.
While she was playing, surgeons could see her brain functioning.
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According to The Independent, Dagmar Turner went in for the operation to remove a tumour and the hospital recommended that she be woken mid-operation and play the violin to ensure full functionality of her left hand. This is often done to ensure surgeons can find the active areas of the brain.
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— The Independent (@Independent) February 18, 2020