Question
I’ve recently heard that my aunt’s child has cerebral palsy, but I’m not very familiar with this condition. I would like to consult with a doctor about the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy.
Answer
The symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy primarily include increased muscle tone, difficulty with abduction, and in severe cases, muscle rigidity, spasms, and joints maintaining a Bend posture. It often accompanies sensory, cognitive, communication, and behavioral impairments, as well as secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities and seizures. It is recommended to first clearly diagnose and evaluate, and then develop an individualized treatment plan; secondly, conduct functional training to teach patients how to correctly use muscle strength and walking posture; thirdly, consider surgery at an appropriate age to address issues such as spasms and athetosis, and at the same time, perform corrective surgery on patients with deformities to correct leg and foot deformities caused by long-term poor posture; fourthly, conduct postoperative rehabilitation training, including muscle strength recovery and functional reconstruction.