Guidance for Professionals: Referring Patients for MRgFUS

MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) is an incisionless surgical treatment offering immediate, significant and durable improvement on Essential Tremor and Tremor-Dominant Parkinson’s Disease. Over 25,000 treatments have been performed so far worldwide, with 5-year data showing remarkable sustained results and a high safety profile. This page provides clinicians with referral guidance, clinical evidence, and suitability criteria to support informed decision-making and ensure the best outcomes for patients.

Refer a patient

Published in 2022, a major study presenting 5-Year data showed significant and durable improvements for patients with Essential Tremor.

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73%

postural tremor improvement after  5 years (CRST Part A)*

Tremor on the treated side remained significantly improved at 5-years, supporting that the MRgFUS treatment is durable

*Cosgrove GR, Lipsman N, Lozano AM, et al. Magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for essential tremor: 5-year follow-up results. J Neurosurg. 2022;1-6.  DOI: 10.3171/2022.6.JNS212483

Referral Pathway for MRgFUS Assessment & Treatment

We offer a clear, efficient referral pathway for specialists managing patients with essential tremor or tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. Once you refer a patient, we coordinate imaging, eligibility assessment, treatment, and 12-month follow-up - keeping you informed and involved every step of the way.