Question

A two-year-old girl next door underwent a physical examination a few months ago, and the doctor diagnosed her with hyperreflexia, worrying about delayed intellectual development. She has not yet learned to walk and her speech is unclear. The doctor diagnosed her with cerebral palsy. What types of cerebral palsy are there?

Answer

Cerebral palsy primarily consists of the following types:

  1. Dyskinetic Type: This type is relatively rare, with the main lesion occurring in the cerebellum or its conducting pathways, which can also affect the brain sometimes.
  2. Spastic Type (Extrapyramidal Type): The main lesion of this type is in the extrapyramidal system, characterized by involuntary, irregular, uncontrollable, and purposeless movements that disappear during sleep.
  3. Athetoid Type: The athetoid type accounts for about one-fifth of cerebral palsy cases, with the main lesion also in the extrapyramidal system. Patients will experience difficulty