Medical Minute: How does focused ultrasound provide relief from tremors?

The reality of living with tremors, rhythmic shaking experienced most often in the hands but which can also develop in the head, legs or almost any part of the body, is deeply challenging. Caused by neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and more, tremors can cause deep discomfort and difficulty simply eating, drinking or even moving around.

Focused ultrasound offers the chance for immediate relief without the need for more invasive surgical solutions. In this short and simple Medical Minute, neurosurgeon Bertram Richter, MD, explained how focused ultrasound helps those living with tremors to regain lost quality of life and eat, sleep and move more comfortably.