Patient's question:
My child has always felt off since birth. Later, it was gradually discovered that the child always strained all over, with very tight and straight muscles, making it difficult to move. The neck would always twist and turn, as if a bit slow, not responding to sounds. How is cerebral palsy in children treated?Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, the patient cannot be ruled out as having congenital cerebral palsy. For this condition, there is generally no very effective treatment. If surgery is considered, the outcome is not guaranteed to be good. Cerebral palsy is usually caused by underdevelopment of the brain, which leads to an inability to control the limbs. Simply performing surgery on the limbs of the patient cannot achieve the desired effect. Clinically, it is characterized by abnormal posture and muscle tone, muscle weakness, involuntary movements, and ataxia, often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, communication, and behavioral impairments. The treatment plan for cerebral palsy should aim to maximize the improvement of the child's function and enhance their quality of life, while minimizing secondary joint deformities and soft tissue contractures as much as possible. Surgical treatment should be postponed or avoided if feasible.