Distal Myopathy Treatment in Turkey
About Distal Myopathy
Key Highlights
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Multidisciplinary approach tailored to a child's growth and development.Aims to preserve mobility and function in the hands and feet.Focuses on preventing or correcting joint contractures and deformities.Non-surgical therapies (like physical therapy) are a core component of management.Helps maintain independence and improve quality of life.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of a specific type of distal myopathy (e.g., Miyoshi myopathy, Nonaka myopathy).
- Progressive weakness in the distal muscles of the hands, forearms, lower legs, or feet.
- Development of foot drop (difficulty lifting the front part of the foot).
- Formation of joint contractures that limit movement and cause pain.
- Significant functional impairment affecting walking, hand use, or daily activities.
- Failure to achieve adequate symptom management with conservative therapies alone.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive neurological and orthopedic evaluation to confirm diagnosis and assess muscle function.
- Pre-operative consultations with physical/occupational therapists for baseline assessment.
- Cardiac and respiratory evaluations, as some myopathies can affect these systems.
- Detailed imaging (MRI, ultrasound) to evaluate muscle condition and plan surgery.
- Family counseling to discuss goals, expectations, and the long-term management plan.
- Pre-operative blood tests and general health clearance for anesthesia.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, infection.
- Incomplete correction of deformity or recurrence of contractures.
- Nerve or blood vessel injury during the procedure.
- Delayed wound healing, which is more common in individuals with muscle disease.
- Post-operative pain and stiffness.
- Need for additional procedures in the future as the disease progresses.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for pain management, monitoring, and wound care.
- Use of casts, splints, or braces to protect the surgical correction.
- Early mobilization with assistance from physical therapists to prevent stiffness.
- A structured, long-term rehabilitation program focusing on strengthening and stretching.
- Regular follow-up visits to monitor healing, function, and disease progression.
- Ongoing use of adaptive equipment and orthotics as recommended by the therapy team.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months for full rehabilitation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering distal myopathy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with pediatric orthopedics departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform distal myopathy. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric orthopedics 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 distal myopathy compare across other countries where we have data.
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