Question
The child of my younger sister is now 2 years old but still cannot walk or talk. We all suspect there might be a problem with the child, and we have consulted with the patient, who said it might be cerebral palsy. What are the diagnostic tests for pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Is the child suffering from pediatric cerebral palsy, and how to conduct diagnostic tests? Hello, based on the provided information, it is possible that the child has pediatric cerebral palsy. Pediatric cerebral palsy is a neurological developmental disorder that often occurs in the prenatal or neonatal period, caused by congenital injuries, neonatal hypoxia, and preterm birth, among other factors. The main symptoms include increased muscle tone and motor disorders, with severe cases possibly showing muscle stiffness, spasms, and joint flexion. In milder cases, there may be hand tremors, abnormal gait, and heels that cannot touch the ground. Additionally, pediatric cerebral palsy often accompanies language development disorders, dysphonia, strabismus, seizures, and intellectual disability. It can lead to delayed motor development, such as not having any movement or lack of crawling by 3 months of age, or having tight hand muscles and exhibiting a fear walk or scissors gait by 4-6 months of age. To diagnose pediatric cerebral palsy, the following tests can be conducted: (Please provide specific diagnostic test methods here)