Patient's question:
A 10-year-old child with cerebral palsy cannot walk, cannot go to school, and cannot take care of themselves. Do they need surgery?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is a syndrome characterized by motor and postural disorders caused by damage or injury before birth, during birth, or within one month after birth. It is often accompanied by epilepsy and intellectual disability, as well as language disorders and other performance issues. In rehabilitation treatment, orthotics are typically used to limit abnormal joint movements, improve stability, help control muscle spasms, maintain muscle length, prevent deformities, and aid in improving motor function. The key to applying orthotics is selecting the optimal wearing time and type based on the child's individual circumstances. Therefore, this decision should be made by a rehabilitation physician, therapist, and orthopedic doctor.