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It is with great joy that we look back on the Achondroplasia Conference held in Stężyca; it was a truly special and deeply moving event for us. As the Paley European Institute, we had the pleasure of participating in it and meeting patients, their families, and the entire wonderful community centered around the topic of achondroplasia. Why is this important to us? Achondroplasia is one […]

The end of the immobilization period is one of the most important stages in a child’s return to mobility after SEMLS surgery. For many parents, the moment the cast is removed marks the transition to the next phase of treatment—more active rehabilitation, learning proper movement, and gradually regaining independence. At the same time, many questions may arise: what does the procedure itself involve, will the child feel […]

Leg Lengthening—What Is the Procedure and Who Is It For? Until recently, leg lengthening surgery was associated exclusively with the treatment of serious orthopedic conditions. Today, healthy people are increasingly opting for the procedure to gain a few extra centimeters in height and feel more confident—both at work and in their personal lives. […]

  What does rehabilitation look like after orthopedic surgery for a child? SEMLS (Single-Event Multilevel Surgery) allows for the simultaneous correction of several orthopedic problems in children with neurological disorders, primarily cerebral palsy. The surgery itself, however, is only one stage of treatment. Equally important is a properly planned rehabilitation program following SEMLS surgery, which helps the child regain mobility and learn […]

A child’s return home after orthopedic surgery is an important stage of treatment. This is when parents take on a large part of the daily care—helping with mobility, personal care, administering medications, and following specialists’ recommendations. Home care following a child’s orthopedic surgery requires proper preparation, as the first few weeks after the procedure may look completely different from the family’s previous daily routine. […]

What is SEMLS surgery? Children with neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy (CP), often struggle with muscle tone disorders, contractures, and musculoskeletal deformities, which over time can affect their mobility and independence. In such cases, symptomatic treatment alone may not be sufficient—a comprehensive approach is necessary that takes into account both the functioning […]