Patient's question:
Currently, at three years old, he can walk independently and communicate; his speech is clear, but he has difficulty with his left heel touching the ground, making him prone to falling. How can this be treated? How much will it cost? Can he recover?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy treatment should be comprehensive, not solved by a single method. Currently, there are several methods for treating cerebral palsy.1. Surgical therapy
Once cerebral palsy presents with abnormal posture and movement, especially when the patient cannot stand or walk, surgery is required. For children with spastic cerebral palsy, surgical treatment may improve limb function. The principle of surgical therapy is to reduce spasticity, restore and improve muscle strength balance, correct contracture deformities of muscles, joints, or bones, and create conditions for functional recovery.
2. Medication therapy
Modern medicine generally does not advocate the use of medication to treat cerebral palsy. Medications can be used to address accompanying symptoms or associated disorders as symptomatic treatment.