CEREBRAL PALSY (Orthopedic Treatments)

Hello, Associate Professor Elif Atkaradaş. The patient group that most frequently visits our clinic is those with cerebral palsy.

Cerebral palsy is commonly known as brain damage. It refers to disorders that occur in the brain during the first five years of life. These disorders are permanent but the disease is not progressive. The pathology has occurred, but

the symptoms do not progress. The most important factors in this patient group are recognizing the disease, early treatment, early diagnosis, and starting treatment early. The symptoms of the disease are very important. All movements that the baby

should make during development, such as holding its head up, walking at the appropriate age, and all developments related to normal motor development, should be monitored.

When there are developmental delays in the baby, this should be identified by a pediatrician or pediatric neurologist, and treatment should be started as soon as possible by a team. Cerebral palsy is treated today by teams consisting of

orthopedists, physical therapists, physical medicine specialists, and pediatric neurologists. Pediatric orthopedics plays a very important role in this regard.

All disorders that occur in children, such as joint problems, walking difficulties, balance problems, and reduced walking capacity, should be eliminated or minimized through the joint efforts of physical therapists and pediatric orthopedists.

In our country, very good results can be achieved in cerebral palsy. As a pediatric orthopedics clinic, we closely monitor and organize the treatment of children with this condition who come to our clinic.

In cerebral palsy, pediatric orthopedics covers many things, from Botox applications to joint surgery. However, the most important factor here is the physical therapy support these children receive.

These children, whose treatment plans are developed by pediatric orthopedists and who receive therapy from physical therapists, often overcome a significant portion of their condition by a certain age and go on to lead fulfilling lives.

As a pediatric orthopedics clinic, cerebral palsy is one of the most common conditions we treat, and it is one of the groups where we achieve successful outcomes through regular follow-ups.