Semmes Murphey and Regional One have introduced innovate technology for patients suffering from essential tremors and Parkinson's Disease tremors. New to the Mid-South region, MR-guided focused ultrasound is a non-invasive technology designed to replace traditional surgery.

Focused ultrasound allows us to perform safe and effective, incisionless therapy with little to no harm to the surrounding brain with minimal side effects.

Ultrasound has the capability to pass through skin, muscle, fat, and bone without the need for incisions, electrodes or inserted probes. Ultrasound energy is non-ionizing, meaning the patient is not exposed to radiation during the procedure.

During the procedure, ultrasound energy is focused on an extremely small area where tremor cells are located. The focused ultrasound leads to precise destruction of tremor cells, thereby eliminating the tremors.

The whole procedure is conducted while the patient is awake inside an MRI to allow the physician to plan, guide and target the tremor area. To ensure patient safety, focused ultrasound uses an MRI thermal imaging system that measures temperature changes within the brain and the skull.

Dr. Aaron Bond, a neurosurgeon at Semmes Murphey Clinic, will perform the outpatient procedure at Regional One's East Campus on Quince.