Patient's question:
My brother-in-law's wife had a difficult delivery when giving birth to her daughter. They originally planned for a natural birth, but due to the difficult labor, they had to choose a cesarean section. The child might have been deprived of oxygen in her mother's womb for too long, and soon after birth, it was discovered that she was different from other children, with delayed development and unable to walk.Doctor's answer:
Brain damage in the first week after delivery, including cerebral edema, neonatal shock, intracerebral hemorrhage, sepsis or central nervous system infection, as well as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, may be a significant cause of cerebral palsy in premature infants.Medical advice: Cerebral palsy shows signs of motor developmental delay, abnormal posture, and central motor disorders. When there is severe muscle contraction and joint deformity, orthopedic surgery can be considered. All areas requiring orthopedic surgery should be completed in one session.
To better improve postoperative function, therapists should also develop a home training program tailored to the child and their parents, including targeted muscle strength and joint mobility exercises.