On the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Florida BrainLink Initiative (FBLI) celebrated the opening of its practice with an intimate launch party, bringing together leading physicians, family, and supporters. Dr. Lloyd Zucker, MD, FAANS, neurosurgical consultant for FBLI, unveiled more information about the initiative’s pioneering, non-invasive treatment for post-stroke patients, setting a new standard for stroke rehabilitation.
With its office in Delray Beach, Florida, located at 4675 Linton Blvd., Suite 105, FBLI was created to positively impact patients challenged with stroke recovery. It is all too common to hear that “a plateau has been reached” or that “one needs to be satisfied with the progress that they have made.” The FBLI neurosurgeons are pioneers in this first-ever protocol that combines cutting-edge technology in brain imaging with an established therapy known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This is used to target and treat precise areas of the brain that are affected by damage caused by stroke.
Utilizing state-of-the-art brain mapping technology, the neurosurgeons are able to pinpoint individual pathways within the brain that are damaged. They then can repair and enhance function through the application of TMS, a proven treatment method currently utilized for depression. Unlike traditional TMS treatments, FBLI and its neurosurgeons are uniquely qualified to navigate and target specific pathways within the brain that have not been accessible for treatment. This approach offers new hope for post-stroke patients who have plateaued in their recovery and failed traditional methods of treatment and therapies.
“We set out to utilize existing treatments in a new and innovative way. This is an off-label application of an established, FDA-approved technology,” said Lloyd Zucker, MD, FAANS, neurosurgical consultant of the Florida BrainLink Initiative. “By partnering with leaders in the application of artificial intelligence and connectomics, the sciences behind this technology, we are applying this and unique protocols to access parts of the brain that were never possible to access before.”
For more information about FBLI, patients may call 877.589.7020 or visit the website at flbrainlink.com.
About The Florida BrainLink Initiative:
The Florida BrainLink Initiative (FBLI) was created to have a positive impact on patients challenged with stroke recovery. The FBLI Neurosurgeons have pioneered the first-ever protocol that combines cutting-edge technology and clinical precision with an established therapy that is non-invasive and effective. Neurosurgeons interpret state-of-the-art images to map and target precise areas of the brain’s pathways affected by stroke impairment. For more information, visit flbrainlink.com.
