Thalamotomy
Current as of: March 28, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier, MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & G. Frederick Wooten Jr., MD – Neurology
Thalamotomy (thalamic ablation) is a surgical procedure that destroys a small portion of the thalamus. The thalamus is a tiny area deep within the brain that sends and receives sensory information. Thalamotomy may benefit some people who have severe muscle tremors related to Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or…