Application Detail

Description of Medical Service

Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a non-invasive, one-step method of targeted tissue thermal ablation used to treat medically refractory essential tremor (ET). The procedure combines focused ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to ablate the ventralis intermediate nucleus of the thalamus. The heat from MRgFUS causes a small lesion on the targeted spot on the thalamus, interrupting the abnormal activity associated with ET.

Description of Medical Condition

ET is a chronic, progressive neurological condition characterised by rhythmic and oscillatory tremors of the upper extremities, not attributable to another cause (e.g. Parkinson’s disease). Depending on disease severity, ET can lead to significant functional and social impairment.

Reason for Application

New MBS item

Medical Service Type

Therapeutic

Previous Application Number/s

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

Application Form

Application Form (PDF 1214 KB)
Application Form (Word 151 KB)

Consultation Survey

Consultation Survey (PDF 558 KB)
Consultation Survey (Word 70 KB)

PICO Confirmation

PICO Confirmation (PDF 1404 KB)
PICO Confirmation (Word 174 KB)

Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

Public Summary Document (PDF 655 KB)
Public Summary Document (Word 158 KB)

Meetings for this Application

PASC

16-17 April 2020

ESC

11-12 February 2021

MSAC

31 March - 1 April 2021