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Focused-ultrasound (FUS) thalamotomy is an incisionless brain procedure that reduces tremor by creating a small, precise lesion deep in the thalamus — the brain relay station responsible for abnormal tremor signals. It is performed entirely through the intact skull using hundreds of converging ultrasound beams, guided in real time by an MRI scanner, with no scalpel, no skull opening, and no implanted device. It is most commonly recommended for adults with medication-resistant essential tremor or tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease who are otherwise unsuitable for, or prefer not to undergo, deep brain stimulation. The procedure is performed while the patient is awake so that the team can assess tremor reduction and check for side effects before the lesion is made permanent. Most patients notice a dramatic improvement in hand steadiness on the treated side within hours of treatment, and physical recovery is typically complete within a few days to a week.
Estimated cost: ~$500 – $1,000
Typical tests for this treatment: MRI brain (high-resolution, for target planning), CT head (for skull density ratio calculation), Tremor severity assessment (standardised rating scales, e.g. TETRAS or UPDRS), CBC, PT/INR and coagulation screen, KFT (renal function — MRI contrast safety), ECG, Neurological and neurosurgical fitness evaluation. Done in India before hospital admission. Cost varies with case complexity.
Estimated cost in India: $10,000 – $14,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~3 days
Hospitalisation: ~2 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~7 days recommended
Total stay: approx 12 days
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