Question
A three-month-old infant showed no abnormalities at birth, but two months later, the parents noticed that the child’s responses were slower than those of other infants of the same age, with less activity and less agile eyes. After medical diagnosis, it was confirmed to be cerebral palsy, possibly present since birth. The parents are concerned about whether the child can reach a level of self-care after treatment?
Answer
Currently, the goal of cerebral palsy treatment is to enable patients to approach normal life as much as possible, to be able to take care of themselves, such as going to school, eating independently, and even developing emotional relationships and marriage. This is the best outcome that cerebral palsy treatment can achieve. Early detection and early treatment of cerebral palsy, especially surgery and rehabilitation training before the age of two, can significantly improve symptoms, with treatment success rates for different symptoms ranging from 3% to 60%. This is in response to the question “