musicians playing their instruments during brain surgery. surgeons use this technique, known as an awake craniotomy, to make sure they don’t damage critical areas of the brain responsible for motor skills, speech, or specific functions. for example, violinist dagmar turner played her instrument mid-surgery to help doctors protect the part of her brain that controls hand movements. by performing while awake, patients like her allow surgeons to track brain activity in real-time, ensuring th...
