Question
A parent inquires about whether surgery is necessary for their child’s cerebral palsy treatment, as the child walks on the tips of their toes but has no speech or intellectual disabilities.
Answer
The child’s described symptom of toe walking is due to increased muscle tone. Treatment should focus on reducing muscle tone to allow for a stable heel-toe gait. In this case, surgery is not necessary as it is invasive and may leave scars. Consider using the 3S nerve block technique for minimally invasive treatment, which is suitable for the child’s current situation, can resolve the toe walking issue in a short time, and has no side effects or psychological trauma, with ideal efficacy.