Patient's question:
A 7-month-old child, the right arm's movement is not as flexible as the left arm. The right hand rarely actively grasps things, while the left hand can grasp and play. Currently being treated at Xinxiang Children's Hospital, through electrotherapy, rehabilitation, and closed-loop treatment. They have received 5-6 closed-loop treatments so far, and rehabilitation has been ongoing for nearly half a month. The right arm's elevation has shown some improvement, but there is still no progress in the right hand's grasping ability.Doctor's answer:
From your description, it appears that there were signs of hypoxia during the child's birth, which led to a lower score after birth and poor respiratory function. I don't know if there was any pulling of the right arm during the delivery process. If there was, combined with the child's current condition, it could be diagnosed as a brachial plexus injury. Since birth, it has been 7 months, and during this time, there has been some improvement in the movement of the right hand and arm after treatment. Personally, I believe that the conservative treatment you mentioned can still be continued. During the treatment process, the effectiveness should be compared monthly. If there is progress, continue the treatment. If there is no progress, further examination or consultation at a higher-level hospital may be needed. Additionally, it is necessary to observe the movement of the child's lower limbs and please monitor the intellectual development.