A life-changing procedure that can prevent uncontrolled tremors in Parkinson’s patients has been performed for the first time in Scotland. A team fr

University performs Scottish-first procedure to treat Parkinson’s tremors

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2024-07-11 07:00:07

A life-changing procedure that can prevent uncontrolled tremors in Parkinson’s patients has been performed for the first time in Scotland.

A team from the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine has successfully completed the country’s first ultrasound thalamotomy, a non-invasive operation that can allow people living with the disease to control their movements.

The 63-year-old was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2018 and said that the condition had slowly eroded his ability to perform everyday tasks. However, with his tremors having largely disappeared just moments after undergoing the operation, he says he is excited to have his independence back.

“My tremor has completely gone - it’s as though I never had it. I’m now able to do exactly what I could before. I can pour a jug of water, my handwriting is back, and I’m now able to do things without thinking about them beforehand.

“My wife has been so strong for me these past few years, helping do things I was unable to do, but now I’m able to cut my own food, pour a glass of water. Anything at all.