Incisionless brain surgery to ease tremors comes to Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Doing brain surgery without any incisions. It sounds like science fiction, but Corewell Health in Grand Rapids performed the first focused ultrasound procedure in Michigan last month.

It’s offering a new option for people who suffer from a condition called essential tremor and tremors due to Parkinson’s disease. Local 4 sat down with the first patient to receive the treatment and the surgeon who brought this innovation to Michigan.

Imagine not being able to pour a cup of coffee. To sign your name. To put toothpaste on your toothbrush…

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