Question
A one-month-old infant has been diagnosed with right temporal lobe calcification at Guangzhou Children’s Hospital, presenting with foot cramps. Now eight months old, the baby has not yet learned to roll over and exhibits insufficient muscle strength in the left foot, waist, and neck. The parents are worried about the possibility of developing hemiplegia in the future and seek treatment possibilities for this condition.
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a disease that develops before or during infancy, caused by factors such as birth injuries, neonatal jaundice, brain hypoxia, or preterm birth. The main symptoms include increased muscle tone, difficulty with abduction, and in severe cases, muscle rigidity, spasms, and joints maintaining a flexed posture. Mild cases may manifest as poor hand dexterity and difficulty placing the heel down when walking. Most patients also have accompanying…