Question
Recently, some families have discovered that their newborns are showing abnormal symptoms such as tongue sticking out and limited limb movement. After hospital diagnosis, it was confirmed to be cerebral palsy. The families are seeking effective treatment plans.
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a condition caused by damage or injury to the brain before its development is mature, resulting in permanent abnormalities in limb posture and movement. These abnormalities persist as the child grows. For children with cerebral palsy, interdisciplinary rehabilitation training should be the first step. If there are issues that affect rehabilitation training or hinder the child’s growth and development, surgical intervention should be considered, followed by continued rehabilitation training. The focus of treatment is to control inflammation and edema, improve regional circulation, and reduce neural compression. Medications and physical therapy can be employed.