Patient's question:
Description of the condition (onset time, main symptoms, changes in symptoms, etc.): The child is already over 3 years old, but it has been discovered that the child's eyes are vacant, and despite being this old, they barely move or smile. How is cerebral palsy in children treated?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy in children usually refers to central motor disorders caused by various reasons leading to non-progressive brain damage or brain developmental abnormalities from prenatal to one month after birth. Clinically, it is characterized by abnormal posture and muscle tone, muscle weakness, involuntary movements, and ataxia, often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, communication, behavioral disorders, and secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities, and may also include seizures. The treatment plan should aim to maximize the improvement of the child's function and enhance their quality of life, as well as to minimize secondary joint deformities and soft tissue contractures as much as possible, and to delay or avoid surgical treatment as much as possible. Common treatment methods include: physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotic application, speech therapy, psychological and behavioral therapy, home training programs, special education, drug treatment, surgical treatment, etc.