Question
Diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy at ten months old, the child has high muscle tone in both lower limbs and has been undergoing rehabilitation training. Although the child has learned to roll over, sit, and crawl, progress in standing training has been slow, primarily due to high muscle tone limiting mobility. Ask about the possibility of using botulinum toxin injections to reduce muscle tone.
Answer
In cases of severe muscle contracture and joint deformity, surgery can be considered, and a standardized rehabilitation treatment plan should be followed before and after the operation. For children with spastic lower limb muscles and normal muscle strength, selective spinal nerve root rhizotomy can be considered.