Spinal Cord Injury Treatment in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Gemalmaz – 3D Patient-Specific Orthopedics is a private center in Istanbul. It is led by Professor H. Can Gemalmaz, a specialist in personalized orthopedic surgery. Core specialties include deformity correction, joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports injuries.

• The only clinic in Turkey using CAD-assisted patient-specific surgical planning and 3D-printed guides.
• Robotic-assisted arthroplasty is available for precise implant placement.
• Comprehensive rehabilitation programs with continuous follow-up support.
• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association and specialty associations in shoulder, elbow, and hip arthroplasty.
• Treats around 30 international patients annually, mainly from Europe, the Balkans, and Arab League countries.

Diagnostics begin with CT scans costing around $300–$500. The comprehensive stem cell therapy package is around $11,000. This covers the procedure, a 1-day hospital stay, and 7 days of post-treatment monitoring in Turkey. It also includes free airport transfers. This multidisciplinary approach takes place at a 400-bed facility with 10 operating theaters.

Optimed International Hospital is an AACI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey. It treats over 200,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialties include neurosurgery, oncology, and nuclear medicine.

• One-day diagnostic service with high-tesla MRI and multi-slice CT.
• Neuronavigation systems used in complex neurological and spinal procedures.
• 24/7 intensive care unit for critical patients.
• International patient department offers multilingual support and VIP airport transfers.
• Private Smart Suites for patient accommodation.

Professor Onur Yaman, President of the Middle East Spine Society, brings _doctor_8557_years_ and 900+ procedures to NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI and ISO-accredited center. Diagnostics start from $640 for a CT scan. Spinal cord stimulator surgery costs around $30,000 for an all-inclusive package – implantation, 4-day hospitalization, and transfers. Stem cell injections run about $8,000 per session.

The clinic offers three specialized spinal injury options. Outpatient physical therapy starts around $280 per session. Baclofen pump implantation for spasticity runs $23,000–$25,000, including the device and a 9-day follow-up. For intensive rehabilitation, a 60-day inpatient package with Lokomat walking robot therapy is around $50,300. The JCI-accredited Medipol Mega facility uses intraoperative MRI and provides same-day CT scans for $400.

Emsey Hospital is Turkey's only EUROSPINE-certified Spine Center. Prof. Mehmet Aydogan has managed 10,000+ spinal cases over 26 years of experience as a dedicated orthopedic spine surgeon. Densitometry may cost around $80, and a full diagnostic package is around $1,200, covering imaging, tests, and hotel. Surgery packages range from $12,000–$23,400, including OR fees, hospital stay, and meals.

Romatem Hospitals is a specialized rehabilitation center affiliated with the University of Namik Kemal. It treats about 5,000 patients each year with neurology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics care. Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

• Pediatric rehabilitation for cerebral palsy and spastic conditions is a key service.
• Robotic systems like Lokomat, Amadeo, and Armeo help restore walking and hand function.
• Hydrotherapy, ozone therapy, and shock wave therapy support recovery.
• All-inclusive daily stays cover meals, lodging, medications, exams, and translation.

EMOT Hospital is a specialty medical center in Izmir, Turkey. It focuses on hand microsurgery, orthopedics, and traumatology. It is the first specialized hospital of its kind in the country. The team provides 24-hour emergency hand and microsurgery services. The hospital also has a dedicated spinal health center called EMOT Plus.

The clinic was established in 1991. It has grown from a 10-bed unit to a 62-bed reference center. The medical team now includes 72 employees, with 21 doctors. Surgeons perform around 3,000 elective operations every year. The facility also manages nearly 10,000 outpatient visits annually. Specialists provide full-cycle care from diagnosis to inpatient rehabilitation.

The hospital handles complex nerve entrapment and reconstructive microsurgery. The orthopedic department performs ACL reconstructions and rotator cuff repairs. Doctors use C-arm guidance for nerve blocks and advanced arthroscopy. Rehabilitation services include hydrotherapy and specialized electrotherapy.