Reasons for the Procedure

Gamma Knife radiosurgery may be used to treat certain conditions of the brain in particular instances. Brain conditions that may be treated with a Gamma Knife procedure include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Brain Tumors
• Brain Cancer
• Arteriovenous malformations, or AVM (a type of blood vessel defect)
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Acoustic Neuroma

Gamma Knife radiosurgery has shown some promise for treating conditions such as tremor and rigidity related to Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and chronic pain.

There may be other reasons for your physician to recommend Gamma Knife radiosurgery.