Cerebral Palsy Treatment in Turkey
About Cerebral Palsy
Key Highlights
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Provides coordinated, lifelong management of a complex neurological condition.Focuses on holistic care, addressing both primary motor symptoms and associated medical issues.Helps prevent and manage secondary complications like contractures, osteoporosis, and chronic pain.Optimizes medication regimens for spasticity, seizures, and other co-occurring conditions.Improves overall health, function, and quality of life through preventive care and health maintenance.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis and ongoing management of Cerebral Palsy in adolescent and adult patients.
- Management of chronic pain, spasticity, or dystonia associated with CP.
- Coordination of care for associated conditions like epilepsy, gastrointestinal issues (reflux, constipation), or respiratory problems.
- Preventive health screenings and management of age-related health risks (e.g., osteoporosis, cardiovascular health).
- Nutritional assessment and management of feeding difficulties or weight concerns.
- Transition of care from pediatric to adult healthcare services.
How to prepare
- Compile a complete medical history, including prior surgical procedures, therapies, and current medications.
- Gather any previous neurological, imaging (MRI, CT), or developmental assessments.
- Prepare a list of current symptoms, challenges, and specific goals for management.
- Arrange for a caregiver or family member to accompany the patient to the consultation if needed for support and history.
- Wear comfortable clothing to facilitate any physical examination components.
Risks & possible complications
- Risks are not procedural but relate to the condition itself and long-term management challenges.
- Potential for medication side effects (e.g., drowsiness from muscle relaxants, gastrointestinal issues).
- Progression of secondary musculoskeletal complications like joint contractures or scoliosis.
- Increased risk of comorbid conditions such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, or premature aging.
- Challenges in communication or cognitive impairment may complicate history-taking and treatment planning.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is not applicable in a traditional sense, as management is continuous and adaptive.
- Post-consultation, the internist will develop a personalized, long-term management plan.
- Care involves regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress, adjust medications, and address new concerns.
- Successful management relies on adherence to prescribed therapies, medications, and lifestyle recommendations.
- Ongoing coordination with a team of therapists and specialists is essential for optimal outcomes.
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Typical hospital stay:
Typically outpatient (0 days)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing management, no discrete recovery period
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cerebral palsy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for cerebral palsy in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Medical Park Florya, 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 cerebral palsy. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists 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 cerebral palsy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Cerebral Palsy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing cerebral palsy.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Rohan Gupta, a 28-year-old software engineer,...
Rohan Gupta, a 28-year-old software engineer, was diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy at age 3. While highly successful in his cognitive career, he struggled with chronic pain, severe muscle spasticity in his legs, and fatigue that made full workdays exhausting. His internist, Dr. Sharma, recommended a comprehensive internal medicine approach focused on systemic management. This included carefully titrating oral anti-spasticity medication (baclofen), starting a low-dose muscle relaxant at night, and initiating a regular schedule of gabapentin for neuropathic pain. Rohan was anxious about medication side effects like drowsiness affecting his job. The treatment experience involved close monitoring and dose adjustments over 3 months. The outcome was a significant reduction in baseline pain and spasticity, improved sleep, and conserved energy. Emotionally, he moved from frustration and fearing his body was holding him back, to feeling empowered and in control, able to fully engage in his work and social life.