Patient's question:
My sister's child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The child was just over 12 months old when they were born, and now they can't even sit up. The family is very worried and has seen many doctors. I would like to ask, can cerebral palsy in children be cured?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy, usually refers to central motor disorders caused by non-progressive brain damage or brain developmental abnormalities due to various reasons from birth to one month after birth. Clinically, it is characterized by abnormal posture and muscle tone, muscle weakness, involuntary movements, and ataxia. It is often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, communication, behavioral disorders, and secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities, and may also have seizures. In rehabilitation treatment, orthoses are typically used to limit abnormal joint movements, improve stability, help control muscle spasticity, maintain muscle length, prevent deformities, and help improve motor function. The key to applying orthoses is to choose the optimal wearing time and type based on the child's individual situation. Therefore, it should be decided by rehabilitation physicians, therapists, and orthopedic doctors.