Patient's question:
Just added a little baby at home, everyone is very happy. Who knew that after a few months, we found that the baby was a bit off. No matter how we tried to entertain him, he didn't show much expression. Moreover, at four months, he still couldn't roll over. We were very worried, but hadn't gone to see a doctor yet. We just suspected cerebral palsy.Doctor's answer:
Hello. The main manifestations are increased muscle tone, with the flexor tone being particularly prominent, especially in the adductor muscle groups of the lower limbs. The child has difficulty with abduction of the thighs and it is hard to straighten the knees. The contraction of the calf muscles causes contraction. When standing, both lower limbs are straight, adducted, and internally rotated, with the legs appearing in a scissoring position. When walking, it exhibits a "scissoring" gait with the toes touching the ground. The upper limbs are characterized by bent elbows and wrists. The affected limbs show typical upper motor neuron spasticity, hyperreflexia, and pathological reflexes.