Question
My child has seemed off from birth, and gradually I’ve noticed that the child is always struggling, with very tight and straight muscles, making movement difficult. The neck is often twisted, and it seems a bit dumb, not responding to sounds. How is cerebral palsy in children treated?
Answer
Based on your description, the patient may have congenital cerebral palsy. Generally speaking, there is no significant treatment effect for this condition, and even surgery may not achieve ideal results. Cerebral palsy is usually caused by incomplete brain development and cannot fully control limb movement. Simply performing limb surgery will not achieve the desired effect. Cerebral palsy patients often have symptoms such as abnormal posture, muscle tone abnormalities, muscle weakness, involuntary movements, and ataxia, and may also have sensory, cognitive, communication, and behavioral impairments. The treatment plan should aim to maximize the improvement of the child’s function and quality of life, minimize secondary joint deformities and soft tissue contractures, and try to delay or avoid surgical treatment as much as possible.