Non-invasive procedure, which targets precise brain areas, resulted in immediate results for Bud Leavell
Bud Leavell, 72, suffered from severe tremors for years after his Parkinson’s diagnosis, making it impossible for him to enjoy his favorite pastime of repairing radios in his garage.
But within minutes of receiving a newly approved ultrasound treatment, his tremor was completely gone.
Leavell, a retired salesman and Air Force veteran in Arlington, Texas, experienced the dramatic before-and-after result at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
The focused ultrasound targeted precise areas deep in Leavell’s brain. Unlike deep brain stimulation, which requires opening the skull, this new treatment is non-invasive.
At his latest follow-up, Leavell’s tremor remained as well-controlled as it was immediately after the procedure, according to his doctor. When asked how the tremor was doing, Leavell responded with, “What tremor?”