Question
A three-year-old child can walk independently, but often stumbles and falls due to not touching the ground with the left heel. What are the treatment options and expected costs?
Answer
The treatment of cerebral palsy should be comprehensive, employing a multi-faceted approach rather than relying on a single method. Treatment options include surgical reduction of spasticity, improvement of muscle strength and balance, and symptomatic medication therapy. Surgical treatment may improve the physical function of children with spastic cerebral palsy, but the cost and recovery rate will depend on the severity of the condition and the chosen treatment plan.