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June 13, 2026Neurology

Systematic Literature Review on Staged-bilateral MRI-guided High-intensity Focused Ultrasound for Treatment of Essential Tremor (P2-17.002)

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AFA. FragaLKLindsay KnightIPIan Pyle

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Overview

Systematic review evaluates clinical outcomes of MRI-guided ultrasound thalamotomy in essential tremor, suggesting significant benefits.

Key Points

  • This review aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy in treating essential tremor.
  • Systematic evaluation of clinical literature regarding MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for essential tremor.
  • Focus on clinical effectiveness, safety, cognition, and quality of life outcomes.
  • Analysis includes patients resistant to medication for essential tremor.
  • MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy shows significant improvements in essential tremor symptoms.
  • Safety profiles indicate low complication rates post-procedure.
  • Quality of life measurements improve for patients post-treatment.

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Fraga et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf36efaef96ed7f055e27https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000216888
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