Case Study: Cerebral Palsy
Minimally Invasive Brain Repair for Cerebral Palsy
Patient Information:
- Name: Adrian Foon Abrahamsen
- Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1998
- Gender: Male
- Country of Origin: Norway
- Treatment: Stereotactic brain repair treatment, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), physical therapy
History:
Adrian was admitted to Beijing Puhua International Hospital at the age of 16 for CP treatment. He suffered from CP due to a birth-related brain injury and had experienced cognitive, speech, and mobility impairments since birth. Prior to coming to Puhua Hospital, Adrian's mother explored various treatments, ultimately deciding on Puhua Hospital for its advanced medical facilities.
Medical Condition Prior to Treatment:
- Balance and coordination issues
- Impaired vision (both eyes) requiring distance glasses and reading glasses
- Impaired hearing; uses a hearing aid
- Limited speech; primarily understood simple words like "Mamma" and "Pappa"
- Slurred speech
- Poor concentration
- Knew letters and numbers but unable to write or read
- IQ equivalent to an eight-year-old child (tested two weeks before arrival)
Treatment:
A multidisciplinary approach was taken, including:
- Stereotactic treatment for neural cell repair
- Medical improvements in cerebral circulation, nutrition, and metabolism
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Symptomatic and supportive treatments
Post-Treatment Progress:
After the first admission:
- Significant improvement in language skills; learned over 100 new words and formed complete short sentences
- Increased activity and vigor
- Improved concentration during speech therapy sessions
- Enhanced balance and coordination, with straighter walking posture
- Improved visual perception (post-discharge); no longer required glasses for TV watching
- Better communication with others
- Preference for studying in a normal classroom setting
After the second admission:
- Increased independence; instructed taxi drivers and navigated markets without getting lost
- Improved visual perception by at least twenty percent
- Mother reported being proud of his progress, stating that Adrian guided her in a supermarket when she was unsure of the direction
