Sasha underwent spinal surgery. He is recovering and preparing for rehabilitation

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Sasha underwent a selective dorsal rhizotomy, which cut the nerve roots in his spine to allow his leg muscles to relax. Sasha can now straighten his knees and spread his legs apart. Next, he will undergo rehabilitation, where he will continue to stretch and strengthen his muscles so he can one day walk independently.

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Sasha needs spinal surgery to start walking

Sasha was born prematurely and has been struggling with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy since the first days. Sasha has severe spasticity - his muscles are tense all the time. Because of this he can only stand on his tiptoes and his joints are in danger of dislocating.

Despite all this, Sasha loves to walk and is drawn to children, but he can't walk yet - he can't play with them either, and he is very sad that he doesn't have a real friend.

SDR surgery - selective dorsal rhizotomy - can change everything. It is a spinal surgery in which the surgeon cuts the nerve endings that cause excess tension in the muscles. The pain will disappear and the body will be free. And Sasha will have a chance to put his feet on the floor, strengthen his muscles and start walking.

But Sasha's family can't cope without help. Let's help him together!