What are the treatment methods for cerebral palsy?
Disease description:
The child of my neighbor was born with cerebral palsy. I would like to ask what are the treatment options for cerebral palsy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
The main treatment methods for cerebral palsy include the following aspects:
1. Medication: Drugs that improve brain function and enhance brain cell activity, such as Oxiracetam and Cytidine Diphosphate Choline, as well as antispasmodic medications like Baclofen, are used to alleviate symptoms and assist in rehabilitation therapy.
2. Surgical treatment: For patients with high muscle tone, procedures such as Achilles tendon release or Achilles tendon lengthening surgery, or continuous localized administration of Baclofen into the psoas major muscle, may be performed to improve muscle tone.
3. Rehabilitation therapy: This includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, movement therapy, and vocational therapy, aiming to enhance the patient's functional independence, improve neuromuscular function, and prevent complications through comprehensive rehabilitation training.
4. Traditional Chinese manual rehabilitation: Traditional Chinese therapies such as stimulation and massage are used to reduce muscle tone, correct abnormal postures, and promote recovery of motor function.
5. Psychosocial support: Providing broad support from family and society helps promote the patient's mental health and improves quality of life.
If needed, please consult a professional physician.
