Question
I just had a baby, and the whole family is very happy. After the baby was born, we went to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up with the family’s accompaniment, and it was discovered that the baby has cerebral palsy. Facing this situation, how should we handle it?
Answer
The treatment for cerebral palsy includes medication and functional training. Commonly used medications include brain nerve nutrition drugs and muscle relaxants, but these medications should only be used when necessary and cannot replace functional training. Research has confirmed that injections of botulinum toxin A are a safe and effective treatment for spasticity, with an efficacy lasting from 3 to 8 months. During this period, personalized comprehensive treatment should be carried out, such as muscle strength training, soft tissue stretching, and wearing orthotics, to seize the maximum recovery opportunities brought by muscle tension reduction. Spasticity may gradually increase 4 to 6 months after injection, but the effects of improved motor function usually do not disappear, and injections can be administered again if necessary.