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The student becomes a master
A pediatric neurosurgeon is carrying forward a pioneering mentor’s work to help children with cerebral palsy and other spasticity disorders. The story follows S
By Terri Nappier · 2026-09-10T09:05:24.734Z
A pediatric neurosurgeon is carrying forward a pioneering mentor’s work to help children with cerebral palsy and other spasticity disorders. The story follows S. Hassan A. Akbari’s path from WashU student to specialist, his use of selective dorsal rhizotomy, and his treatment of conditions including Chiari malformation. His mentors and interdisciplinary education shaped a career focused on improving mobility and quality of life.
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