New treatment for essential tremor is life-changing

March 31, 2017 Swedish Blogger

Essential tremor, a movement disorder, can make it nearly impossible for some people to use their hands. A breakthrough treatment called focused ultrasound has been very successful in helping many patients. Swedish is the only hospital in the Pacific Northwest to offer the treatment. One patient says focused ultrasound gave him his life back. He tells his story in this video.


Learn more about Focused Ultrasound

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