Patient's question:
Premature birth causes cerebral palsy. At 5 years old, they can walk, but their walking posture is poor. The right foot points with the toes on the ground, the right knee leans inward, and the heel does not touch the ground. Can it be corrected?Doctor's answer:
Problem Analysis: Cerebral palsy often occurs before birth or during infancy, with causes including: birth injuries, neonatal jaundice, brain hypoxia; preterm birth, etc. The main symptoms are increased muscle tone, difficulty with abduction, and in severe cases, muscle rigidity, contractures, and joint flexion. In mild cases, there may be poor fine motor skills in the hands and inability to place the heels on the ground when walking. These patients often have language development and speech disorders, as well as strabismus. Approximately one-third of patients have varying degrees of seizures and intellectual disabilities. Cerebral palsy can cause delayed motor development.