Patient's question:
Hello! Dr. Fan, I would like to ask if my daughter, who is currently 1 year and 5 months old, has been diagnosed with hypotonic infantile cerebral palsy, accompanied by low language ability and drooling, and cannot sit or stand independently! She also has strabismus and head tilting, poor appetite, and currently weighs only 18 pounds. All prenatal tests were normal before birth, and the doctor said it is highly likely that the cause was oxygen deprivation during birth. The doctor mentioned that the baby was oxygen-deprived at birth, and the mother was given an oxygen mask. She has been in a rehabilitation hospital for 10 days of rehabilitation (and will continue afterward). What I would like to ask is, with current medical technology, is there any minimally invasive surgery that can help rehabilitate the damaged brain nerves? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
You are referring to the typical symptoms of spastic cerebral palsy. Scissor gait refers to small and slow steps, stiff legs, crossing feet inward, knees close together in a scissor-like position. It is commonly seen in cerebral palsy, spastic paraplegia, and other bilateral brain and spinal cord disorders. Among these, it is most commonly associated with spastic cerebral palsy. Regarding your question, "Treatment methods for mild cerebral palsy," the following advice is provided: When a child exhibits scissor gait, it should be taken seriously and treated promptly. The hazards of pediatric cerebral palsy are numerous and severe. If not treated in time, it may lead to lifelong disability, inability to care for oneself, and become a burden to the family. The way to help cerebral palsy children avoid a tragic fate is to receive standardized cerebral palsy treatment as early as possible.