Why do I have to be awake during MRI-guided focused ultrasound treatment for tremor?

This procedure does not involve surgical incisions, stitches, or bleeding so general anesthesia is not needed during MRI-guided focused ultrasound treatment of tremors. Local analgesia is sufficient.

Is MRI-guided focused ultrasound treatment safe?

MRI-guided focused ultrasound is a safe procedure with minimal risks, side effects, and a short recovery period. Still, as with any medical procedure, some risks and complications are possible.

Can tremor's disease be cured?

There is currently no complete and 100% cure for Parkinson’s disease. Still, treatments are available to help relieve symptoms and maintain quality of life, such as medications, deep brain stimulation, and MRI-guided focused ultrasound.

Can MRI-guided focused ultrasound treatment be repeated if the patient's condition deteriorates?

Although MRI-guided focused ultrasound is a repeatable technique in cases of recurrence, it is better to search for the best treatment strategy and prefer a different method, such as DBS.

Can it be applied to patients who have previously undergone deep brain stimulation?

When performing MRI-guided focused ultrasound on a patient who has previously undergone DBS, some important considerations must be made. For example, the DBS system must be completely removed before performing FUS and even before obtaining a CT scan to measure the skull density.