Patient's question:
The child experienced asphyxiation at birth, and later developed involuntary tremors in the left hand. Walking with the left foot is also slightly abnormal, but it's not immediately noticeable. Now that the child has grown, they have difficulty holding things with the left hand, especially small objects. The key issue is the hand tremor.Doctor's answer:
The extrapyramidal symptoms secondary to cerebral palsy caused by hypoxia at birth are classified as secondary dystonia. The effectiveness of DBS surgery for this type of disease is often poor, primarily due to diffuse brain tissue damage. Although your child's condition was caused by hypoxia, MRI shows a small lesion in the right thalamus, which may be related to tremors. Whether surgery is suitable depends on the specific location and extent of the MRI lesion. DBS surgery is highly safe, and the cost currently includes both domestic and imported options. The price for a unilateral import is approximately 160,000 yuan, while the price for a unilateral domestic option is around 110,000 yuan. The battery typically needs to be replaced every five years.It is recommended that you seek examination and treatment at a formal hospital. Some hospitals I know of include: Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai East Hospital, and Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital.