Question
Newborns suffer from cerebral palsy due to inappropriate delivery methods during labor caused by intrauterine distress. How should the treatment be carried out?
Answer
The goal of treating cerebral palsy in newborns is to use various comprehensive treatment methods to correct abnormal movement and posture, reduce the degree of disability, and promote the normal development of the child. Treatment should follow the principles of early diagnosis, early intervention, and long-term rehabilitation. Treatment plans include: 1. Rehabilitation therapy, which involves assessing functional disabilities based on the child’s current abilities and developing training programs suitable for their age; 2. Orthopedic correction, applicable to children aged 6-10 with mature gait, used for correcting deformities, improving muscle tone, and balancing limb movement; 3. Family education, emphasizing the importance of family participation in treatment and providing educational resources for training techniques and daily living activities; 4. Medication treatment, as there is no specific medication for cerebral palsy, drugs can be used for symptomatic treatment, such as relieving symptoms of athetoid hyperkinesis.