Question

Can cerebral palsy be cured?

Answer

Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive brain injury that occurs during the developmental period within the first month after birth, characterized primarily by central motor disorders and postural abnormalities. It may be accompanied by intellectual disability, seizures, behavioral abnormalities, or sensory impairments, and it is necessary to rule out central paralysis caused by progressive diseases and transient developmental delays in normal children. Children with cerebral palsy exhibit the following four abnormalities: delayed motor development; abnormal muscle tone and posture; reduced voluntary movement and/or abnormal movement; and abnormal reflexes.