Turkmenistan Marks Medical Milestone with First-ever Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Surgery

Turkmen surgeons, in collaboration with German Professor Bronek Maximilian Boszczyk, have successfully performed the first-ever selective dorsal rhizotomy in Turkmenistan, a complex neurosurgical procedure used to treat cerebral palsy in children.

The surgery was performed on a 10-year-old patient diagnosed with spastic tetraparesis cerebral palsy at the International Traumatology Center in Ashgabat, The Caspian Post reports via Turkmen media.

The operation was successful, and the child’s condition is reported to be stable.

Selective dorsal rhizotomy is designed to reduce muscle spasticity, allowing patients to achieve significant improvements in motor function and overall quality of life. The successful introduction of this advanced procedure was made possible through international cooperation and the exchange of medical expertise.

Professor Boszczyk not only took part in the surgery but also consulted with Turkmen medical professionals and participated in patient assessments, contributing to the transfer of specialized knowledge and techniques.