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There are currently 37 medical centers in the US using Insightec’s Exablate Neuro device to treat tremor-dominant PD.
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There are currently 37 medical centers in the US using Insightec’s Exablate Neuro device to treat tremor-dominant PD.
Marc, if I understand correctly, this approval from last autumn does not relate to Pallidothalamic Tractotomy (PTT), the form of Focused Ultrasound which you underwent at SoniModul Clinic in Switzerland. Am I right about that?
Yes, you're right. It is just your basic, dime a dozen, run-of-the-mill, no frills pallidotomy.
I went to a neurosurgeon in Boston, Mass two years ago to see if I was a candidate for this procedure, i didn’t qualify because you had to have the tremor on and off meds for Medicare reimbursement. I was and still am having a lot of off time.
I'm in Boston too. My neurologist is at MGH. Who or what department did you see about the treatment? And what are the benefits from the treatment, as far as you know?
I went to Brigham and women’s hospital and was seen by Dr. Cosgrove who is a neurosurgeon. The ultrasound procedure is for Parkinson’s tremor and has been approved by Medicare for payment.
Hello Camper1 ~ Did you have the procedure and did it help and would you do it again? Any websites for information would be appreciated.
Thank you for your time
No I will have it on March 29,2023 if all the assessment testing looks o.k.
I’m not sure if I qualify for ultrasound because I went to New York to see if I could have the PTT procedure done that is in the research phase here in the USA. My skull measured 3.8 and the criteria was 4.0. I don’t know if that’s the measurement that is used for all PTT procedures or not.
Hi camper1, what procedure was used to measure your skull (density ratio)? Thanks!
I think there is this treatment also in Barcelona. You have to have tried everything else without success. Why do we have to reach such an extreme situation i wonder...
Do you know what the requirements are to qualify for Focus ultrasound?
Thanks for sharing this , do you know if this treatment is available outside of US or not?
Looks like PTT unilaterally was approved by FDA in Nov 2022. Bi Lateral still in clinical trials in US.
where did you see that?
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They don't mention unilateral PTT but in my communication with them they've confirmed GPI and PTT unilateral are available.
Insurance however is not up to speed only reimburse for GPI currently.