Apraxia Treatment in Turkey
About Apraxia
Key Highlights
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Accurate diagnosis is essential for creating a targeted and effective treatment plan.Helps differentiate apraxia from other movement or speech disorders like aphasia or dysarthria.Identifies the specific type of apraxia, guiding therapy focus (e.g., speech, limb movements).liProvides a clear understanding of the underlying neurological cause, such as stroke or neurodegenerative disease.Forms the critical foundation for referral to specialized rehabilitation services like speech-language pathology.
Who is this surgery for?
- Difficulty performing skilled movements like waving goodbye or using tools, despite intact muscle strength.
- New onset of speech production problems where words are inconsistently mispronounced.
- Following a neurological event such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or brain tumor.
- As part of the diagnostic workup for progressive cognitive decline or dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's disease).
- When a patient shows an inability to imitate gestures or follow multi-step commands involving movement.
How to prepare
- Bring a complete list of all current medications and supplements.
- Compile a detailed personal and family medical history, noting any neurological conditions.
- Be prepared to describe the specific difficulties experienced, including when they started and examples.
- A family member or caregiver who observes the patient's daily challenges is encouraged to accompany them.
- No specific physical preparation or fasting is required for the diagnostic evaluation.
Risks & possible complications
- The diagnostic process itself is non-invasive and carries minimal direct physical risk.
- A potential risk is the emotional or psychological impact of receiving a diagnosis of a neurological disorder.
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis could lead to inappropriate or delayed therapy.
- Some imaging tests (like MRI) used to find the cause may involve risks like claustrophobia or contrast agent reaction, but these are part of the cause investigation, not the apraxia assessment itself.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery focuses on rehabilitation, not from a procedure. The neurologist will typically refer the patient to a speech-language pathologist and/or occupational therapist.
- Post-diagnosis care involves actively participating in prescribed therapy sessions to retrain the brain for specific movements.
- Caregivers are educated on strategies to support the patient's communication and daily activities at home.
- Regular follow-up with the neurologist may be scheduled to monitor progress and adjust the management plan.
- Management of the underlying condition (e.g., stroke recovery) is an integral part of the overall care process.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient evaluation)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing (management through long-term therapy)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering apraxia in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for apraxia in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Bahçelievler, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform apraxia. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for apraxia compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Apraxia in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing apraxia.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Emma Saxena, a 68-year-old retired music...
Emma Saxena, a 68-year-old retired music teacher, had always been the vibrant heart of her family and community choir. A mild stroke six months prior left her with a frustrating and isolating condition: she could clearly think of the words to her favorite songs and the steps to her daily routines, but her mouth and limbs wouldn't obey. She'd try to say 'good morning' but different sounds came out, and she found herself unable to wave goodbye, her arm moving in a jerky, incorrect arc. Her neurologist, Dr. Evans, diagnosed her with apraxia of speech and limb-kinetic apraxia. He recommended a tailored course of intensive speech-language therapy, focusing on melodic intonation therapy (using her musicality to retrain speech) and occupational therapy for motor planning. The treatment was slow and often discouraging; Emma cried after sessions where she struggled to form a single clear word. However, her therapist's patience and the use of singing as a bridge gave her hope. After four months, Emma's recovery outcome was partial but profoundly meaningful. She could sing 'Happy Birthday' clearly to her grandson and perform sequenced tasks like making tea with much less frustration. Emotionally, she journeyed from the despair of feeling trapped in her own body to a cautious joy, reclaiming pieces of her identity and connection through melody and regained movement.