Parkinson's Disease (Jan 2017)

MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound in Parkinson’s Disease: A Review

  • Ilana Schlesinger,
  • Alon Sinai,
  • Menashe Zaaroor

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8124624
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2017

Abstract

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MRI-guided focused ultrasound is a new technology that enables intracranial ablation. Since lesioning ameliorates some of the symptoms of PD, this technology is being explored as a possible treatment for medication resistant symptoms in PD patients. The purpose of this paper is to review the clinical use and treatment outcomes of PD patients treated to date with this technology.