Impact of Unilateral Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy in Quality of Life, Nonmotor Symptoms, and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Essential Tremor | Synapse
Impact of Unilateral Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy in Quality of Life, Nonmotor Symptoms, and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Essential Tremor
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.
Abstract
Unilateral MRgFUS thalamotomy leads to significant, sustained improvements in quality of life and NMS in patients with refractory ET with most patients reporting a marked clinical benefit at 1 year.