Patient's question:
Detected with cerebral palsy, umbilical cord wrapped around the neck at birth, frequent spitting up as an infant, walked at 18 months, fontanel closed at 16 months, currently walks with excessive effort on the toes, holds things differently with hands, speaks late only knows to call "daddy" and "mommy," had MRI and CT scans recently, visited two hospitals with differing opinions, please help provide details at your hospital.Doctor's answer:
The key to cerebral palsy treatment is the word "early," as this is the best period for treatment within the first year of life. Since an infant's motor system is in the developmental stage, the earlier the condition is detected, the better the treatment outcome.1. Functional training: Functional training should follow the developmental patterns of pediatric motor skills, gradually promoting normal motor development while inhibiting abnormal movements and postures. This includes:
1. Physical training: Based on physical therapy and massage, this targets various motor disorders and abnormal postures left by cerebral palsy for relevant training. The goal is to improve residual motor function, suppress abnormal postural reflexes, and induce normal motor development.
2. Skill training: Focuses on the function of the upper limbs and hands, enhancing daily living skills and developing work abilities for future careers.