Question
My baby was diagnosed with cerebral palsy a few months after birth, and has been receiving treatment ever since. Despite extensive treatment, there has been no recovery, and I’m worried about the impact on my child’s future. They can’t stand up, are very soft all over, and training in the later stages is not good. As they grow older, the condition worsens. They can’t walk now, so which hospital is good for treating pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
The symptoms of cerebral palsy are primarily due to increased muscle tone and difficulty with flexion. In severe cases, muscle stiffness, spasms, and joint contractures can be observed. In milder cases, one might see weak hand movements and difficulty in walking where the heels do not touch the ground. These patients often have associated language development issues, speech disorders, and strabismus. About one-third of patients have varying degrees of seizures and intellectual disabilities. The goal for treating cerebral palsy in children is to maximize the child’s function and improve their quality of life, while minimizing secondary joint deformities and soft tissue contractures, and delaying or avoiding surgery as much as possible. It may be challenging to completely cure it, but you can still improve the child’s quality of life in subsequent stages.