Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, is now treating patients with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for those suffering from essential tremor.
The technology uses concentrated ultrasound waves to heat the brain tissue and block signals causing the tremor. Under MRI guidance, sound waves are precisely focused on the small spot in the brain considered to be responsible for causing the tremors. There is no incision or general anesthesia used during the treatment.
Some of the benefits of HIFU include the following:
- Incisionless treatment
- Outpatient procedure
- No general anesthesia
- Immediate results on the treated hand
- Safe and effective with minimal side effects
The ability to offer the HIFU treatment at Marcus Neuroscience Institute was made possible through philanthropy.
