Case Study: Cerebral Palsy

Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery (Functional Stereotaxy) for Cerebral Palsy

Patient Information:

• Name: Mason Minshew
• Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy
• Date of Birth: November 24, 2006
• Gender: Male
• Country: United States

Treatment: Stereotactic brain repair treatment, neural growth factors injection, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

History:
Mason was first admitted to Beijing Puhua International Hospital in 2014 with symptoms of postnatal retardation in motor mobility, intelligence, and speech. After the initial treatment, his span of attention improved, he became more sociable, and his motor skills including balance and walking were notably enhanced.

In December 2015, Mason returned for his second stereotactic treatment for Cerebral Palsy at BPIH.

Medical Condition Before Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery:

• Partially cooperative during physical examination
• Asynchronous adduction and abduction of eyes
• Right corner of mouth lower than left
• Non-intentional movement in all limbs
• Below normal grasp, finger fine movements, and intentional right limb movement
• Staggering gait with acceptable balance, poor balance when reversing direction

Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery for Cerebral Palsy:

• Treatment focused on improving cerebral blood supply, neural function, cerebral blood circulation, and metabolism
• Combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and physical rehabilitation therapy

Medical Condition After Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery:

• Improved verbal pronunciation and spelling of own name
• Enhanced learning ability and speed of acquiring knowledge and playing games
• Easier direction following and rehabilitation training performance
• Improved left finger flexibility
• Able to walk up and down stairs with more flexibility, including single foot

Patient's Parents' Video Testimonial:
Mason's parents shared a video before discharge, highlighting his treatment experience at Beijing Puhua International Hospital and the positive results achieved.