Magnetic resonance‐guided focused ultrasound in dystonia: A scoping review

Key Points

• Focused ultrasound shows promise as a therapeutic intervention for managing dystonia symptoms, enhancing treatment options.
• Numerous neuroimaging studies support the application of magnetic resonance imaging in optimizing focused ultrasound outcomes.
• The scoping review synthesizes existing data on focused ultrasound applications, aiming to identify gaps for future research.
• Findings may indicate the need for more rigorous trials to validate focused ultrasound's effectiveness and safety for dystonia.