Turkmen Surgeons Perform First Surgery to Treat Cerebral Palsy

Turkmen surgeons, together with a visiting specialist from Germany, have successfully performed the country’s first selective dorsal rhizotomy—a complex neurosurgical procedure used to treat cerebral palsy, official Turkmen media reported on Friday.

The operation was performed on a 10-year-old patient diagnosed with spastic tetraparesis cerebral palsy at the International Trauma Center in Ashgabat. The surgery was successful, and doctors described the child’s condition as satisfactory.

Selective dorsal rhizotomy aims to reduce muscle spasticity, giving patients the opportunity to significantly improve their motor functions. The introduction of this technique into Turkmenistan’s medical practice was made possible through international cooperation.

The surgical team included Professor Broněk Maximilian Boschik from Germany, who is in Turkmenistan on an official visit. In addition to participating in the operation, the doctor conducted consultations with local specialists and helped examine patients, facilitating knowledge exchange and the adoption of advanced medical practices.

The first rhizotomy marks an important milestone within the framework of the government’s healthcare modernization program. Treatment and rehabilitation for children with severe conditions are supported by the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charity Foundation.