Question
My sister gave birth to a baby girl last month. When she was born, the doctor said she had jaundice and then she was treated with blue light therapy. Later, she noticed that her baby is particularly quiet, sleeps a lot, and vomits several times a day. When she talks to her baby, the baby doesn’t even look at her eyes.
Answer
Cerebral palsy, also known as brain palsy, generally refers to a central nervous system disorder caused by non-progressive brain damage or various reasons leading to abnormal brain development from birth to one month after birth. Clinically, it is characterized by abnormal posture and muscle tone, muscle weakness, involuntary movements, and ataxia. It often accompanies sensory, cognitive, communication, and behavioral disorders, as well as secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities, and may include seizures. In rehabilitation treatment, orthotics are commonly used to limit abnormal joint activity, improve stability, help control muscle spasms, maintain muscle length, prevent deformities, and aid in improving motor function. The key to applying orthotics is to select the best wearing time and type based on the child’s individual condition.