Question
A newborn diagnosed with neonatal hypoxic brain injury shows neck stiffness. Is this issue related to the brain injury? Some people say it might be an early symptom of cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive syndrome caused by non-progressive brain injury from pre-birth, birth, early infancy, or certain causes later in life, characterized by central motor impairment and postural abnormalities, which may be accompanied by developmental delays and seizures. This condition can affect intellectual development and growth. Once cerebral palsy is diagnosed, the first treatment method is medication therapy, which aims to repair the brain and control and treat the condition. Family members can also help patients with stretching and traction exercises for muscle recovery training. When scarring contractures occur in muscles, various joints deform and change, leading to deformities, surgical treatment is required, along with regular rehabilitation training.