Question
My son hasn’t learned to walk yet, and I suspect he might have cerebral palsy. I’m really worried about him. Doctor, how much does it cost to treat pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy, also known as brain palsy, is a comprehensive syndrome caused by non-progressive brain damage and growth and development defects from delivery to the infant period. Treatment costs vary by region and method, potentially reaching several tens of thousands of RMB. Current treatments include medication, rehabilitation therapy, and surgical treatment. Medication primarily targets brain nerve nutrition, muscle tone stabilization, and promotion of nerve growth and development. For a small number of children with severe pain, botulinum toxin also has certain efficacy. These treatment costs are approximately 100,000 RMB.