Question

The child is mainly soft, with the whole body being very soft. The premature baby has a congenital heart disease and has undergone surgery with a patent ductus arteriosus and a ventricular septal defect. Now, at 1 year and 4 months old, the child cannot sit up, cannot roll over, and cannot speak. How long does it take for a child with cerebral palsy to recover?

Answer

Although cerebral palsy patients cannot be cured, it is necessary to undergo rehabilitation training and exercise for motor functions. Some may undergo surgery to treat dead muscles to alleviate motor function disorders caused by abnormal muscles. The duration depends on the individual’s recovery progress. If long-term training shows no effect, it may not be necessary to continue. Due to the long onset time, it cannot be completely cured. Only certain recovery effects can be achieved.