Focused ultrasound
Focused Ultrasound
Focused ultrasound (pronounced: FOH-kusd UL-truh-sound) is a non-invasive therapeutic technology with the potential to transform the treatment of many medical disorders by using ultrasonic energy to target tissue deep in the body without incisions or radiation.
Etymology
The term "focused ultrasound" is derived from the technology's unique ability to focus sound waves in a targeted area, much like how a magnifying glass can focus light. "Ultrasound" comes from the Latin words "ultra" (beyond) and "sonus" (sound), referring to sound waves with frequencies higher than those audible to humans.
Related Terms
- Ultrasound: A type of imaging technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.
- Non-invasive: A procedure that does not require incisions into the body or the removal of tissue.
- Therapeutic: Pertaining to the treatment, remediation, or cure of a health problem.
- Radiation: Energy that comes from a source and travels through space and may be able to penetrate various materials.
- Tissue: A group of similar cells that perform a specific function.
Usage
Focused ultrasound is currently approved in the United States for the treatment of essential tremor, Parkinson's tremor, uterine fibroids, and bone metastases pain palliation. It is also under investigation for the treatment of a wide range of other disorders, including brain tumors, epilepsy, and hypertension.
See Also
- High-intensity focused ultrasound
- Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound
- Transcranial focused ultrasound
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Focused ultrasound
- Wikipedia's article - Focused ultrasound
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