Puhua International Hospital Seizure Disorder - Epilepsy

Patient Information:

• Name: Michaela Rodrigues
• Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy with Secondary Dystonia
• Date of Birth (D.O.B): August 1, 2000
• Gender: Female
• Country: Australia

Treatment: Cutting-edge Physiotherapy Treatment combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Physical Therapy

History:
Michaela Rodrigues was born prematurely at 16 weeks as the first surviving twin. Due to overexposure to oxygen and steroids during her early life, some of her neurons were damaged and not fully functional. She was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy with Secondary Dystonia and admitted to Beijing Puhua International Hospital for Cutting-edge Physiotherapy Treatment.

Medical Condition Before Treatment:

• Michaela had a weak trunk and midline, requiring support to maintain an upright position.
• Her speech was slow and slurred.
• Neck rotation had limited flexibility despite no apparent limitations in movement.
• Hands and legs exhibited locking and spasms, particularly on the right side.
• Muscle tone was increased, especially in the lower limbs.
• She could hardly raise her arms spontaneously and struggled to cooperate during muscle strength examinations.
• Tendon reflexes were active in upper limbs and hyperactive in lower limbs.

Treatment Course:
Michaela underwent Cutting-edge Physiotherapy Treatment for 24 days. The treatment plan included a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Physical Therapy techniques aimed at improving her motor function, flexibility, and overall health.

Post-Treatment Updates:

• Michaela's father, Christopher Rodrigues, shared that Michaela has shown significant improvement after the Cutting-edge Physiotherapy Treatment.
• He expressed gratitude towards the medical team but emphasized the importance of parents understanding their child's needs and not feeling intimidated by medical advice.
• Michaela can now intentionally touch her iPad using her finger, sit independently in bed with arm support, and has shown overall improved motor function.

Video Link:
A follow-up article featuring Michaela's progress after Cutting-edge Physiotherapy Treatment: <https://youtu.be/t211ERupWss>

Father's Statement:
Christopher Rodrigues stated, "We are over the moon about the improvement in our precious daughter's condition... We 'Highly Recommend All Parents Raising A Child With A Disability To Investigate Cutting-edge Physiotherapy Treatments. They Have To Give Their Child A Chance!"

Patient Information:

• Name: Cecille Horgen
• Diagnosis: Seizure Disorder (Epilepsy)
• Date of Birth (D.O.B): January 1, 1990
• Gender: Female
• Country: Norway

Treatment: Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery for Seizure Disorder (Functional Stereotaxy) with Daily Intravenous (IV) Neurological Nutritional Support, Neural Growth Factors Injection, Neural Cell Activation & Proliferation Therapy, and Rehabilitation Therapy

History:
Cecille Horgen, a 24-year-old woman from Norway, was admitted to Beijing Puhua International Hospital due to "intermittent seizures for 17 years and no speech communication for 5 years." She had previously undergone surgery at the age of eight to remove an arachnoid cyst in her right ventricle. Although the operation initially resolved her condition, Cecille subsequently developed a seizure disorder and lost most of her language skills.

Medical Condition Before Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery:
Prior to stereotactic treatment, Cecille had not spoken for five years. She maintained a stiff and straight body posture with her hands on her legs (both awake and asleep). She did not communicate verbally or make eye contact with her family members. She was highly sensitive and anxious around strangers.

Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery:
Cecille underwent stereotactic destruction of the nucleus with injections of neural growth factors, neural cell activation & proliferation therapy, and rehabilitation therapy.

Medical Condition After Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery:
Following stereotactic therapy for seizure disorder:

• Cecille's seizure frequency significantly decreased.
• She started speaking to her mother and sister soon after treatment.
• Became more cooperative during Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy, rehabilitation therapy, and the stereotactic procedure itself.
• Showed increased flexibility and relaxation in movement, with improved ability to perform exercises like playing ball, riding a bicycle, and running on a treadmill.
• Began speaking occasionally with others besides her mother, displaying more natural emotional expressions, stable mood, and improved body posture both day and night.
• Her sleep duration increased from 2-3 hours to 8-10 hours daily.

Follow-Up:
18 February 2011 – Cecille's family reported that her seizures had become significantly less frequent. She also started speaking more often, demonstrating increased mental clarity, expressiveness, and an overall improvement in her general situation since undergoing Stereotactic Therapy at Beijing Puhua International Hospital.

Patient Information:

• Name: Veronika Gering
• Diagnosis: Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder) and Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Date of Birth (D.O.B): March 10, 2019
• Gender: Female
• Country: Kazakhstan

Treatment: Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery for Cerebral Palsy & Epilepsy (Functional Stereotaxy) with Daily Intravenous (IV) Neurological Nutritional Support and Rehabilitation Training

History:
Veronika Gering, a 3-year-old girl from Kazakhstan, was admitted to Beijing Puhua International Hospital due to delayed development in speech, mobility, and aptitude, accompanied by epilepsy.

Medical Condition Before Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery:

Prior to receiving the minimally invasive brain surgery for cerebral palsy & epilepsy:

• Veronika could not speak but only vocalize sounds like 'hum' or 'ah'.
• She had increased muscular tone in all limbs, particularly in the flexor muscle groups of her upper limbs and extensor muscle groups of her lower limbs. Her arms and legs were therefore less flexible.
• She was experiencing seizures/epilepsy.

Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery for Cerebral Palsy & Epilepsy:

After admission, Veronika underwent several medical protocols including:

• Minimally invasive brain repair
• Medication to improve cerebral circulation, nutrition, and metabolism
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
• Rehabilitation training

Physical Condition After Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery for Cerebral Palsy & Epilepsy:

Following 24 days of minimally invasive brain surgery for cerebral palsy:

• Veronika's general condition improved.
• Her vital signs were stable, with good sleep pattern and appetite.
• She showed increased responsiveness to pain and sound stimuli.
• Her neck tone improved, and muscular tone in her limbs was more normal, especially in her legs.
• Physical therapists observed more potential for her to walk independently.
• The frequency of seizure attacks significantly decreased compared to before the surgery.

Patient Information:

• Name: Ayazhan Amangeldi
• Diagnosis: Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder)
• Date of Birth (D.O.B): March 21, 1988
• Gender: Female
• Country: Kazakhstan

Treatment: Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery (Functional Stereotaxy) using the Remebot™ Robotic Surgery System

Case Study:

An 18-year-old female patient from Kazakhstan suffered from daily paroxysmal limb convulsions for six years. Although her symptoms improved with medication, significant side effects made it intolerable, and her seizures returned once medication was stopped. An MRI of her brain showed no anatomical abnormalities, but an EEG revealed diagnostic abnormalities indicative of a seizure disorder.

Surgical Procedure:

• Dr. Lu performed the surgery using precise stereotactic localization data uploaded to the computer for robotic-guided ablation.
• The procedure involved taking EEG readings from deep within the brain, followed by precision-guided radio-frequency ablation of the specific lesion causing her seizures.

Postoperative Condition:

• Post-operative CT imaging showed no intracerebral hemorrhage or complications.
• Following the treatment, the patient remains seizure-free and off medications.

Advantages of Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery (Functional Stereotaxy) using Remebot™ Robotic Surgery System:

1. Less invasive, with minimal effect on surrounding tissues.
2. High accuracy: accurate to 1-2 mm with precise 3-D localization.
3. More efficient: shortens surgery time and lowers risk.

Remebot™ Robotic Surgery System:

• Currently the world's most advanced neurosurgical-aided positioning system.
• Primarily used in seizure disorder surgery and other surgical environments requiring ultra-high accuracy.
• Beijing Puhua International Hospital is the first hospital in China to utilize "stereotactic minimally invasive brain surgery + neurotrophic factors injection" for treating neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, stroke, and brain injury.

Treatment Results:
Over the past 10 years, Beijing Puhua International Hospital has accumulated valuable experience and achieved satisfying treatment results using this innovative approach to neurological diseases.