Question
What does it mean when there is no elicitation of the F-wave in the bilateral peroneal nerve and the SNAP in the peroneal nerve? What are some effective treatment methods?
Answer
The diagnosis of cerebral palsy primarily relies on clinical symptoms, including delayed motor development, abnormal muscle tone, and postural abnormalities, combined with auxiliary examinations to rule out genetic metabolic diseases. In cases where there is no elicitation of the F-wave in the bilateral peroneal nerve and the SNAP in the peroneal nerve, possible causes may include underdeveloped neural development in younger children, or reduced muscle tone and absent tendon reflexes, which may suggest a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy. It is recommended to undergo SMA gene testing for confirmation.