Case Study: Cerebral Palsy

Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery (Functional Stereotaxy) for Cerebral Palsy

Patient Information:

• Name: Abdullah Sief Msabah
• Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Date of Birth: January 27, 2005
• Gender: Male
• Country: Tanzania
• Treatment: Stereotactic brain repair treatment, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and physical therapy

History:
Abdullah Sief Msabah, a 9-year-old boy from Tanzania, had his first seizure at the age of 10 months, which was diagnosed as malaria in a local hospital. By the age of 3 years, Abdullah still required assistance to turn over due to CP-related muscle weakness and impaired movement control. He exhibited special emotional responses towards his parents and lacked head control, making it difficult for him to sit, stand, crawl, or grasp objects. He wascontinent and had difficulty communicating verbally, producing only occasional sounds like "du..du..". Prior to coming to Beijing Puhua International Hospital, Abdullah received physiotherapy in a local hospital with no significant improvements in his speech or movement.

Medical Condition after Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery for Cerebral Palsy:

First Treatment (March 2010):

• After stereotactic treatment combined with rehabilitation and traditional Chinese medicine, Abdullah showed improvements in:
  • Head control: He could raise his head for a longer period of time.
  • Mobility: He became capable of turning over independently.
  • Muscle tone: A reduction was observed, leading to decreased drooling.
  • Eye contact and emotional communication: These aspects improved significantly.

Second Treatment (April 2011):

• After the second course of stereotactic treatment combined with rehabilitation and traditional Chinese medicine, Abdullah demonstrated further improvements in:
  • Voluntary sounds and movements
  • Neck and trunk strength: He found it easier to raise his head and straighten his trunk.
  • Head and trunk flexibility: Improved mobility was noted during turning motions.
  • Muscle tone of the lower limbs: A reduction was observed, leading to relief from limb restriction and spasticity.