Imagine living with a tremor so severe that just holding a cup of coffee, signing your name, or sending a text message becomes a daily challenge.
For thousands of people living with essential tremor or Parkinson's Disease, those simple tasks can feel almost impossible. But a groundbreaking treatment is changing that, bringing life-changing results often in a single session. ChristianaCare Physician Executive of Neurosciences Dr. Kim Gannon and Access Coordinator Michelle Bellon join us to explain MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound and how this revolutionary incision-free surgery is delivering immediate, visible change for the right patients.
After a brief description of the science behind the technique, you'll hear what procedure day looks like, why patients stay awake, and how neurosurgeons do "test runs" and keep checking progress in real time by working with patients to test their progress. We also get honest about who qualifies and why screening matters, all while sharing heart-touching stories of patients who are experiencing life tremor-free for the first time in decades.
Don't let tremor continue to dominate your life. Listen now to find out how focused ultrasound surgery may bring control back to your body, as well as potential additional uses for the technology that the future may hold. It's a conversation that anyone suffering from movement disorders will find helpful and hopeful.
Kimberly Gannon, M.D., Ph.D, F.A.H.A, an active vascular neurologist, oversees ChristianaCare's stroke program, one of the busiest stroke programs nationwide. She combines the expertise of a clinician with doctorate research to improve both patient and population health in neurological care. Dr. Gannon oversees ChristianaCare’s inpatient neurology consultative service, neurocritical care, and neurointerventional surgical services.
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