New Delhi : Mrs. R., a retired schoolteacher, had been silently suffering from debilitating hand tremors for several years—tremors that stripped her of her independence and confidence. Once a vibrant woman who loved socialising, she became withdrawn. Embarrassed by her inability to perform simple tasks such as drinking water, eating a sandwich, or writing her name.
Despite consulting multiple specialists and trying various medications, nothing brought relief. The suggestion of undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation—an invasive surgical procedure involving the implantation of Parkinson a brain pacemaker—left her distressed and fearful. She continued to live with her condition until she discovered a groundbreaking, non-surgical alternative. MRgFUS (MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound) Thalamotomy.
Initially considering treatment in the UK, Mrs. R. faced long waiting periods until she learned that. This cutting-edge technology was available at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. She approached Dr. Anshu Rohatgi, Vice Chairman, Department of Neurology, who guided her through the benefits of this revolutionary procedure.
Mrs. R. underwent MRgFUS Thalamotomy at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and experienced immediate results. Her right hand became tremor-free during the procedure itself. The next morning, she joyfully drank water without spilling, ate a sandwich on her own. And wrote her name with a steady hand—big victories that marked a huge leap in reclaiming her life.
MRgFUS is a state-of-the-art, non-invasive procedure that also uses highly focused ultrasound beams guided by MRI to target and treat specific brain areas responsible for tremors. It is particularly effective in patients with Essential Tremors and Tremor-Dominant Parkinson treatment. The treatment creates a small, targeted lesion in the brain tissue to interrupt abnormal signals causing the tremors. Without the need for any incisions or implants. This translates to significantly fewer side effects and a faster recovery time compared to traditional surgical methods.
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is proud to be the first hospital in North India to offer and successfully implement. Further, MRgFUS technology for the non-invasive Parkinson treatment-related tremors. With this advancement, patients like Mrs. R. are finding new hope and regaining control over their lives, without going under the knife.
Dr. Ajay Swaroop, Chairman, Board of Management, Sir Ganga Ram hospital has a tradition of providing cutting edge technology for patients. In this series we also bring, for the first time in north India, a non-invasive treatment for debilitating movement disorders. This treatment will be a boon for patients with no relief from conservative medical treatment. This is our contribution to constantly be the first in patient care.
Dr Satnam Chhabra, Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery said, “This highly precise procedure was performed by a team comprising of neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuroradiologists. As this is completely non-invasive, all risks associated with open surgery are effectively avoided.”
About Sir Ganga Ram Hospital:
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is a leading more than 900 bed and 71 discipline. Multispecialty tertiary care hospital, offering a wide range of medical services and treatments. Known for its advanced healthcare facilities. The hospital has been at the forefront of medical care for over seven decades, providing affordable, ethical, and patient-centred care.
