Question
The child often becomes tense and tends to hunch over, struggling to sit up. The hospital suspects it might be a metabolic disorder or cerebral palsy. The duration of the current illness: From when the child was 6 months old until now. Current condition: Not optimistic. Medical history: No family history. Previous diagnoses and treatment processes and outcomes: Metabolic screening auxiliary examination: None.
Answer
The treatment principle for pediatric cerebral palsy is early detection and early treatment. The main principles include inhibiting abnormal movements and postures, such as physical therapy and occupational therapy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, mud therapy, and the use of orthotics may also be considered, and surgery may be an option if necessary.