A classmate of mine who is about to give birth has just been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Patient's question:

A classmate of mine is about to give birth, but during the pre-pregnancy check-up, it was found that the child might have a condition of cerebral palsy. The doctor said it was caused by medication taken in the early stages, but because the fetus was too large, an abortion could not be performed, and it could only be born.

Doctor's answer:

1、Surgical Therapy
When cerebral palsy presents with abnormal postures and movements, especially when the patient cannot stand or walk, surgical intervention may be necessary. For children with spastic cerebral palsy, surgery can potentially improve limb function. The principle of surgical therapy is to reduce spasticity, restore and improve muscle 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. However, medications can be used to address accompanying symptoms or associated disorders as symptomatic treatment.