Prepare to be amazed by a groundbreaking medical achievement: a man who once faced difficulty in the seemingly effortless act of drinking water can now do so effortlessly, all thanks to a revolutionary surgery that requires no incisions.
Gold Coast University Hospital has become the first Australian public hospital to offer this innovative procedure for individuals with disabling neurological conditions such as essential tremors.
This procedure uses MRI technology to accurately locate and treat the specific areas of the brain responsible for causing symptoms of movement disorders. In this fascinating procedure, over 1,000 ultrasound beams converge at a precise location, resulting in the formation of a minuscule lesion on the brain. This breakthrough in addressing abnormal brain activity has proven to be a game-changer for patients, granting them a remarkable level of control over their movements and effectively minimizing tremors.
Neville Waterstrom, a patient who has battled essential tremors for the past three decades, graciously shared his life-changing journey.
“It’s been incredibly difficult to do even simple tasks like feed myself, and drinking out of a glass was just not a possibility,” he said. “This procedure has had a profound impact on my life. I haven’t been able to write well in at least 20 years, but now I can really do it. I’m thrilled to report that I can now enjoy a refreshing glass of water, just one hour after the procedure.”
This incisionless surgery has gained significant attention, as the hospital recently released a video highlighting Neville’s remarkable progress following the procedure. The video has garnered millions of views, spreading hope and highlighting the remarkable possibilities of cutting-edge medical breakthroughs.
Neville couldn't drink a glass of water for 35 years.
Watch that all change thanks to a groundbreaking incisionless surgery at Gold Coast University Hospital. pic.twitter.com/ps3YUZb3XA
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