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 is older, they have difficulty holding things with the left hand, especially small objects. The key issue is the hand tremor.Doctor's answer:
The cerebellar ataxia secondary to cerebral palsy caused by hypoxia at birth falls under secondary dystonia. The surgical outcome of DBS for this type of disease is often poor, primarily due to diffuse brain tissue damage. Although your child's condition is caused by hypoxia, MRI shows a small lesion in the right thalamus, which may be related to tremor. Whether surgery is suitable may depend 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 treatment at a regular hospital. The hospitals I know of include: Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Oriental Hospital, and Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital.