Impact of Unilateral Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy in Quality of Life, Nonmotor Symptoms, and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Essential Tremor

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effects of unilateral MRgFUS thalamotomy on quality of life and nonmotor symptoms in patients with essential tremor.
• Conducted unilateral MRgFUS thalamotomy in patients with refractory essential tremor.
• Assessed quality of life and nonmotor symptoms pre- and post-intervention.
• Followed up with patients to evaluate long-term outcomes at 1 year.
• Significant improvements in quality of life reported by most patients.
• Sustained benefits in nonmotor symptoms after the procedure.
• Marked clinical benefits observed at the 1-year follow-up.