Question
A child has been diagnosed with pediatric cerebral palsy, with symptoms including difficulty in hand extension, unstable sitting posture, unsteady foot placement while standing, hyperactivity, and normal intelligence, capable of saying simple words like ‘Dad’. After hospital examination, the treatment effect is not obvious. The family hopes to understand the various treatment methods for pediatric cerebral palsy.
Answer
Cerebral palsy, also known as cerebral palsy syndrome, is a comprehensive disorder primarily characterized by posture and motor function impairments caused by non-progressive brain damage. Treatment methods include functional training, the use of orthotics, surgery, and medication among other comprehensive therapeutic measures. Treatment should follow the child’s motor development patterns for functional training and interventions should be made for conditions such as intellectual disability and speech disorders. The treatment process for cerebral palsy is long-term, with most…