突破性療法治療嚴重神經性顫抖
Breakthrough Procedure Treats Severe Neurological Tremors
一項被稱為「磁振導引聚焦超音波」(MRgFUS) 的突破性療法，正在改變原發性顫抖症或帕金森氏症患者的生活。
A breakthrough procedure called Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) is changing the lives of patients with Essential Tremor or Parkinson's disease.
與需要開刀的傳統神經外科手術不同，MRgFUS 是一種非侵入性、無須切口的治療方式。
Unlike traditional neurosurgery that requires incisions, MRgFUS is a non-invasive, incisionless treatment.
外科醫師利用聚焦的超音波能量，在視丘精準地製造出極小的病灶，從而有效地阻斷引起顫抖的訊號。
Using concentrated ultrasound energy, surgeons create a tiny, precise lesion in the thalamus, effectively silencing the signals that cause tremors.
在即時 MRI 的引導下，整個過程極其準確，能讓患者獲得立即性的緩解。
Guided by real-time MRI, the process is incredibly accurate, allowing for immediate relief.
由於不涉及鑽開顱骨或植入硬體，其感染風險遠低於深腦刺激術。
Because no skull drilling or hardware implantation is involved, the risk of infection is drastically lower than with Deep Brain Stimulation.
