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SPML (Selective Percutaneous Myofascial Lengthening): indications, benefits, risks. Interview with dr Lampasi


SPML (Selective Percutaneous Myofascial Lengthening): indications, benefits, risks. Interview with dr Lampasi
SPML (Selective Percutaneous Myofascial Lengthening): indications, benefits, risks. Interview with dr Lampasi. The story of Klara, from Slovakia

📌SPML (Selective Percutaneous Myofascial Lengthening) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to reduce muscle tension that limits movement in patients with Cerebral Palsy.

📌 Dr. Lampasi and OrthoChildren Center (Bologna/Rimini, Italy) are among the international centers performing this procedure.

📌 In this video, the story of Klara, a child with cerebral palsy who traveled from Slovakia to Rimini (Sol et Salus Hospital, Italy) to undergo SPML procedures with Dr. Lampasi and subsequent intensive rehabilitation.

📌 Dr. Lampasi then answers some questions about SPML:

  • what is SPML?
  • what are the indications?
  • What are the differences with traditional surgery?
  • what expectations should the families have?
  • what is the role of rehabilitation and parents?

📌 Interview performed by Barbara Lucka, Slovakia, 2026
https://www.instagram.com/barbara_lucka

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