Question
My son is a congenital cerebral palsy patient. He showed no unusual symptoms at birth. It was only after he turned one month old that we gradually noticed that he was different from other children of the same age. He has a slight limp, always drools, and his speech is unclear. He can’t go to school and has been receiving treatment. Should children with cerebral palsy wear orthotics?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is particularly prominent in the motor development of infants, especially in standing movements, which are notably backward, accompanied by abnormal standing postures such as toe walking, in-toe or out-toe, knee joint flexion or hyperextension, and hip joint flexion or internal rotation. Orthotics play a crucial role in inhibiting drooling, preventing limb contractures from deforming, such as clubfoot and in-toe deformities, and maintaining postoperative correction. Orthotics are an indispensable means in the recovery process. The above suggestions are for the question of whether cerebral palsy children need to wear orthotics. We hope this helps you, and wish you health!