The FDA approved INSIGHTEC firm’s Exablate Neuro system for the non-invasive treatment of essential tremor (ET) in patients who have not responded to medication.
Using focused ultrasound waves Exablate Neuro precisely targets and ablates tissue deep within the brain with no incisions or implants. The treatment is done under Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) guidance for real time treatment monitoring.
The patient experiences immediate tremor improvement following the outpatient procedure. The treatment carries minimal risk of infection, bleeding or other surgical complications. It requires a single session . . .
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July 15, 2016