Pediatric Spinal Disorders Treatment in Turkey
About Pediatric Spinal Disorders
Key Highlights
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Corrects spinal deformities to improve posture and alignment.Prevents progression of conditions like scoliosis, which can impact lung and heart function.Relieves chronic pain and neurological symptoms (e.g., numbness, weakness).Enhances mobility, physical function, and overall quality of life for the child.Utilizes advanced, minimally invasive techniques when possible to reduce recovery time.Tailored to the child's growth, with some systems designed to adjust as the child matures./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Progressive scoliosis or kyphosis with a curvature exceeding 40-50 degrees.
- Severe back pain or neurological deficits (weakness, numbness) unresponsive to conservative treatment.
- Congenital spinal anomalies causing instability or neurological compromise.
- Spondylolisthesis with significant slippage or symptoms.
- Spinal tumors, infections, or fractures requiring stabilization.
- Respiratory or cardiac impairment due to severe spinal deformity.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including X-rays, MRI, or CT scans to assess spinal anatomy.
- Pre-operative consultations with the spine surgeon, anesthesiologist, and possibly a pediatric specialist.
- Blood tests and general health assessments to ensure fitness for surgery.
- Discussion of the procedure, risks, and expected outcomes with the child (age-appropriate) and parents.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before surgery as instructed.
- Arranging post-operative support and home adjustments for recovery.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or in the spine.
- Bleeding, hematoma, or blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
- Nerve injury leading to weakness, numbness, or paralysis (rare).
- Hardware failure, loosening, or need for revision surgery.
- Pseudarthrosis (failure of bone fusion).
- Anesthesia-related complications.
- Persistent pain or incomplete correction of deformity.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically involves 3-7 days for monitoring, pain management, and initial mobility.
- Use of a brace or cast may be required for several weeks to months to support healing.
- Physical therapy begins gradually to restore strength, flexibility, and safe movement.
- Avoidance of high-impact activities, heavy lifting, and contact sports for 6-12 months.
- Regular follow-up visits for imaging (X-rays) to monitor fusion and spinal alignment.
- Emotional and psychological support for the child during the adjustment period.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pediatric spinal disorders in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for pediatric spinal disorders in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, 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 pediatric spinal disorders. MediFyr helps you compare spine surgeons 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 pediatric spinal disorders compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Pediatric Spinal Disorders in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing pediatric spinal disorders.
Istanbul, Turkey
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