Diplomyelia Treatment in Turkey
About Diplomyelia
Key Highlights
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Aims to relieve spinal cord tethering and compression caused by the split cord.Performed to halt the progression of neurological symptoms like weakness or numbness.Can improve or stabilize bladder and bowel function in affected individuals.Delicate microsurgical technique helps preserve existing neurological function.May prevent further orthopedic complications like scoliosis.
Who is this surgery for?
- Progressive neurological deficit such as leg weakness, muscle atrophy, or sensory loss.
- Chronic, severe back or leg pain directly attributable to the tethered cord.
- Significant urological dysfunction (neurogenic bladder) or bowel incontinence.
- Development or worsening of orthopedic deformities like scoliosis or foot deformities.
- Radiological evidence of a tight, tethered spinal cord with a dividing septum causing compression.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive neurological examination to document baseline function.
- Advanced imaging studies, typically a high-resolution MRI of the entire spine.
- Urodynamic studies to assess bladder function if symptoms are present.
- Pre-operative counseling with the neurosurgical team to discuss goals, risks, and recovery.
- Routine pre-surgical tests (blood work, ECG) and cessation of certain medications as advised.
Risks & possible complications
- Risk of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, which may require further treatment.
- Potential for neurological injury, leading to worsened weakness, numbness, or paralysis.
- Infection at the surgical site or meningitis.
- Bleeding (hematoma) causing compression.
- Incomplete detethering or recurrence of tethering symptoms over time.
- Risks associated with general anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring neurological status and pain management.
- Activity restrictions, including no bending, twisting, or lifting heavy objects for several weeks.
- Incision care to keep the wound clean and dry to prevent infection.
- Gradual return to normal activities as approved by the neurosurgeon, often with physical therapy.
- Regular follow-up appointments to monitor neurological recovery and for imaging studies.
- Long-term monitoring for signs of retethering is essential.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full neurological assessment may take 6-12 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering diplomyelia in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for diplomyelia in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, 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 diplomyelia. MediFyr helps you compare neurosurgeons 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 diplomyelia compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 2,753 – USD 6,607 | 5-10 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full neurological assessment may take 6-12 months | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 20,489 – USD 49,174 | 5-10 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full neurological assessment may take 6-12 months | Know More |
Top hospitals for Diplomyelia in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing diplomyelia.
Istanbul, Turkey
38 Doctors
Amit Davis, a 28-year-old software engineer...
Amit Davis, a 28-year-old software engineer and avid rock climber, had always been active. Over the past two years, he noticed a progressive weakness and numbness in his left leg, which he initially attributed to a minor climbing injury. As the symptoms worsened, he began experiencing sharp, shooting pains and a noticeable foot drop, making climbing impossible and even walking difficult. An MRI revealed diplomyelia, a rare spinal cord splitting, at the thoracic level, with a bony spur tethering the cord. His neurosurgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that without surgery to untether the cord and remove the spur, his neurological function would continue to deteriorate. Amit underwent a delicate laminectomy and untethering procedure. The surgery was long and complex, but successful. His post-operative recovery in the hospital was challenging, with significant pain and fear about his future mobility. However, with intensive physical therapy, he gradually regained strength and sensation. Six months later, while he still has some residual numbness, the weakness has vastly improved and the pain is gone. He has returned to hiking and is slowly rebuilding the confidence to climb again. Emotionally, he journeyed from frustration and denial about his declining abilities, through the terror of a major spinal surgery, to a profound gratitude for the chance to reclaim his active life, tempered by a new appreciation for his body's resilience.
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