Question
The child is three years old and has normal intellectual performance and good language development. However, there is a slight deficiency in mobility. Sometimes, the child falls and cannot get up by themselves. How should treatment be conducted?
Answer
Treatment for cerebral palsy should follow the principle of “early discovery, early diagnosis, and early treatment.” The golden period for treatment is within six months of age, followed by one year, and then three years. After three years of age, the formation of the blood-brain barrier makes it difficult for drugs to act on the brain, significantly reducing treatment effectiveness. Since the child has already passed two years of age, treatment should be initiated as soon as possible. Treatment methods include: pure rehabilitation training, surgery, traditional Chinese medicine combined with rehabilitation training, and cell transplantation. All methods must be accompanied by rehabilitation training. The most effective treatment method is a comprehensive therapy that combines traditional Chinese medicine with rehabilitation training.