Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor: A Single-Center Experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Essential tremor is the most common hyperkinetic movement disorder. Magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) has emerged as second-line therapy.

Objective

The aim was to obtain the results of the first 108 patients treated with MRgFUS in Denmark.

Methods

Data were entered in a quality assurance database at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months. Clinician- and patient-rated treatment efficacy was evaluated using the Fahn-Marin-Tolosa (FMT) scale and the Patient Global Impression of Change.

Results

A total of 108 persons have currently been treated. Tremor improved by a total mean 6.39 points (95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.01;7.76, P < 0.00001) and 9.63 points (95% CI: 7.60;11.66, P < 0.00001), 10.42 (95% CI: 9.06;11.79, P < 0.00001),

SUBMITTER: Hvingelby VS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12274985 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature