The development of MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) has provided a new
therapeutic tool for neuropsychiatric disorders. In contrast to previously available …

BACKGROUND: Focused ultrasound (FUS-T) and stereotactic radiosurgery thalamotomy
(SRS-T) targeting the ventral intermediate nucleus are effective incisionless surgeries for …

To analyze and compare direct and indirect targeting of the Vim for MRgFUS thalamotomy.
We retrospectively evaluated 21 patients who underwent unilateral MRgFUS Vim ablation …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery has been shown to dramatically improve the quality of
life for patients with various motor dysfunctions, such as those afflicted with Parkinson's …

Introduction Brain lesioning is a fundamental technique in the functional neurosurgery world.
It has been investigated for decades and presented promising results long before novel …

Objective MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is increasingly being used to treat
patients with essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson's disease (PD) with thalamotomy and …

Transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a noninvasive thermal ablation
method approved for the treatment of essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's …

Huntington disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder
characterized by choreic movements, behavioral changes, and cognitive impairment. The …

Transcranial magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (tMRgFUS) allows to perform
incisionless thermoablation of deep brain structures. This feature makes it a very useful tool …

Neurosurgery for intractable psychiatric conditions has seen a resurgence with the
increasing use of deep brain stimulation (DBS). Although DBS promises reversible …