Question
A colleague’s child has been diagnosed with pediatric cerebral palsy. What treatment should be considered?
Answer
Pediatric cerebral palsy is a motor disability caused by brain damage within the first year of life. Symptoms include difficulty with movement, abnormal posture, epilepsy, intellectual and visual problems, etc. Treatment must be individualized to assess the condition and develop a treatment plan. For children under three years old, moderate use of neurotrophic drugs for treatment, timely rehabilitation, and timely surgical intervention for children between three and six years old with pediatric cerebral palsy are crucial. Especially for the most common spastic form of cerebral palsy, timely treatment and intervention can lead to a good prognosis.