PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY CLUJ

Pediatric neurology is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system in newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. Managing neurological conditions in children is crucial for their development to help them reach their full potential in life.

Pediatric neurology plays a significant role in evaluating neurological issues in children, including newborns and those at risk of neurological problems. The detection, monitoring, and treatment of neurological issues in children are now available at Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca Clinic. Schedule an online consultation for your child here! The clinic's team is well-prepared to handle various neurological issues in children. You can have all the necessary procedures, diagnoses, treatment plans, and therapies conveniently arranged in one place!

Pediatric Neurology Services at Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca

What Conditions Does Pediatric Neurology Treat?

Pediatric neurology addresses a diverse range of neurological conditions in children, including:

• Febrile seizures;
• Torticollis;
• Myasthenia gravis;
• Various types of craniosynostosis;
• Epilepsy - childhood absence epilepsy, juvenile absence epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, benign partial epilepsy;
• Headaches;
• Migraines;
• Brain tumors;
• Concussions;
• Paroxysmal non-epileptic events - syncope, infantile colic, night terrors, nightmares, bedwetting, motor tics, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo;
• Speech disorders;
• Autism spectrum disorders;
• Behavioral disorders - attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder;
• Movement disorders - cerebral palsy;
• Delayed neuropsychomotor development;
• Malformations and tumors of the nervous system;
• Bell's peripheral facial palsy;
• Neuromuscular conditions - spinal muscular atrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, obstetric brachial plexus palsy, myopathies, neuropathies, myositis;
• Movement impairments;
• Genetic predispositions - achondroplasia, multiple hereditary exostoses, Marfan syndrome, neurofibromatosis, skeletal dysplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease;
• Sports-related injuries in children - anterior/posterior cruciate ligament rupture, internal/external meniscal injuries, discoid meniscus, primary or recurrent patellar dislocation, high-riding patella;
• Limb discrepancies.

Symptoms of Neurological Disorders in Children

• Tremors;
• Injuries to the head, neck, or back;
• Birth defects located on the head or spine;
• Fever with an unknown cause;
• Balance and coordination problems;
• Numbness or tingling in the arms and legs;
• Headaches and migraines;
• Blurred vision;
• Unexplained fatigue.

Neurological Pediatric Investigations, Procedures, and Therapies

What Does Scheduling an Appointment at the Pediatric Neurology Department at Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca Involve?

• Initial consultation - the pediatric neurologist may recommend detailed investigations to identify the issue or establish a diagnosis, based on information provided by parents and a physical examination;
• Specialized consultation - treatment plans and rehabilitation programs are determined by the team of physiotherapists in collaboration with the pediatric neurologist;
• Interdisciplinary consultation - pediatric neurologist, neurosurgeon, medical rehabilitation specialist, ENT specialist, etc.;
• Frequent investigations: hip ultrasound or EMG, soft tissue ultrasound, EEG, MRI, EMG;
• Monitoring - follow-up consultation during and at the end of the rehabilitation plan.

What Can You Find at Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca?

Pediatric Neurology Medical Equipment and Facilities

• EEG - electroencephalogram;
• MRI;
• SAMSUNG ultrasound;
• NIHON electromyograph.

Pediatric Neurology Specialists at Centrokinetic Cluj-Napoca

• Dr. Laura Oprita - pediatric neurology specialist with experience in diagnosing, treating, and preventing nervous system disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.

Pediatric Neurology Prices

You can find the list of clinic services here, including the prices for pediatric neurology. The treatment plan is determined based on the condition, its development stage, the child's profile, and other criteria and factors that the specialist considers. Considering the recommended therapies and procedures, the clinic's staff will provide cost estimates. Scheduling the initial consultation is the first step in proper care for children!