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Tremors Vanish Instantly with New Ultrasound Treatment
1 Jul
Summary
- A new high-intensity focused ultrasound procedure treats essential tremors.
- This non-invasive outpatient treatment yields immediate, dramatic results.
- The procedure uses focused ultrasound to create a 'roadblock' in the brain.
A revolutionary high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) procedure is offering profound relief for debilitating tremors. This non-invasive outpatient treatment, typically covered by insurance, has successfully helped patients on Long Island manage essential tremors and, in some cases, tremors associated with Parkinson's disease.
The technique involves using MRI to pinpoint a specific brain circuit responsible for tremors. High-intensity ultrasound beams are then focused through the skull to precisely 'burn' this area, effectively creating a roadblock to stop the shaking.
James Broten, the 100th patient on Long Island to undergo this procedure at North Shore University Hospital, described the results as "amazing" and "instantaneous." He noted how his hands, which previously shook so severely he burned himself with soup, are now stable.
While tremors can potentially return, many individuals experience relief for several years. The procedure requires shaving the head, but for patients like Broten, the benefits of the immediate and dramatic reduction in shaking far outweigh this minor inconvenience.
