Parkinsons and anesthesia

Posted by sherryallen @sherryallen, Jan 30 9:28pm

My husband has PD and needs a total shoulder replacement. His surgeon is great and warned us that patients with PD run the risk of never being the same again after anesthesia. After reading a few other articles (not on this site). I have learned that it can bring on signs of dementia. Has there ever been any studies on this subject? Are there any percentages on this happening? Should I let him do this surgery. I am so confused and scared. His pain level is so intense.