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PTT, what is it?

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Could someone explain PTT to me?

Thank you, in advance!

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Hello Cashewpup,

You can start with reading this paper which explains the procedure:

frontiersin.org/articles/10...

Maybe once you have, you could ask more specific questions to members here?

Good luck

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Grumpy77 in reply toParkie-

I think unless Cashewpup is an academic, i believe that paper may be too intimidating and not that straight forward to understand, to the extent that s/he may not even know what questions to ask

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Cashewpup in reply toParkie-

Thank you, Parkie, and yes, I went over the article but was confused at how PTT related to FUS. I belong to this helpful website to help my husband, who has Parkinsons. Unfortunately my background isn’t medical, I’m a retired art director, but I have gotten so much useful information here, but sometimes need a bit of clarification. Stay well, and a Happy Holidays!

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Grumpy77

PTT is a type of FUS

FUS is Focused UltraSound

The Switzerland version of FUS, which is generally regarded as the best is FUS PTT ( Focus UltraSound Pallido Thalamic Tractotomy )

FUS PTT is a non invasive brain surgery to help with the relief of PD symptoms (unlike DBS, your brain wouldn't be sliced open during the operation. For this and some few other reasons, many regard FUS PTT as a better alternative to DBS)

For complete symptom relief, the procedure needs to be done to both sides of the body

Forum members who have undergone the procedure have reported back with remarkable improvements on the side operated on

There is strong speculations that the procedure actually slows down PD progression, but that is yet to be confirmed. Though previous FUS PTT patients have reported symptoms relief for up to 5 years and counting

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Cashewpup in reply toGrumpy77

Thank you so much, Grumpy. I appreciate your patience and explanation. I was confused and didn’t understand that it was actually Switzerland’s version of FUS. Holiday blessings to you!

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MBAnderson in reply toCashewpup

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jocelyng

I couldn’t find the cost. Does anyone know?

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Markbit in reply tojocelyng

The cost is 35.000 CHF for each side treated, almost the same in USD. Some people just get enough relief with one side, some others go to side 2 also. It's not done at once, they usually request one year between interventions.

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jocelyng in reply toMarkbit

Thanks. I only need the right side. Look at all the money I save 😂!

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Trixiedee

If you look at my old posts you will find a thorough description from when Lena had her first side alllated.

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