Child brain trauma, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular damage is never easy for young patients and their families. Medical expertise and compassionate insight are essential from the beginning.
Paediatric physiatrist, Jacqueline Purtzki is a medical doctor specializing in paediatric brain and spinal cord injury, spina bifida and neuromuscular rehabilitation. When injury or trauma happen, patients and their families face overwhelming challenges to recovery from life-altering brain and spinal cord injuries. Paediatric inter-disciplinary rehabilitation services led by a physical medicine specialist enhances their recovery.
Treatment personalized to your child
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a Royal College Certified specialty that provides care for patients with catastrophic and incurable diseases/injuries of the neuromuscular skeletal system. Dr. Purtzki’s unique skills are rooted in a combination of Physical Medicine and Developmental Paediatric training. Working with you, she will plan a personalized course of action with the goal of minimizing complications and maximizing recovery and function.
Expertise and collaboration
With her expert knowledge and experience she is able to anticipate and mitigate future complications from injuries. She is committed to leading a collaborative approach with you, your family and your team of specialists/therapists.