Case Study: Cerebral Palsy
Minimally Invasive Brain Repair for Cerebral Palsy
Patient Information:
- Name: Keyi Tang
- Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Date of Birth: January 1, 2012
- Gender: Female
- Country: China
- Treatment: Stereotactic brain repair treatment, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and physical therapy
History:
Keyi Tang was admitted to Beijing Puhua International Hospital on January 17, 2011, at the age of 9 for treatment. Her condition resulted from anoxic brain damage during delivery.
Medical Condition Prior to Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery (Functional Stereotaxy) for Cerebral Palsy:
Before undergoing minimally invasive brain surgery for her CP, Keyi's condition was poor:
- Weak neck muscles with limited head control and frequent head tilting
- Limited joint mobility and difficulty performing simple activities like standing or walking
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery for Cerebral Palsy:
After admission, the following medical protocols were implemented:
- Stereotactic treatment to repair injured neural cells
- Medical improvement of cerebral circulation, nutrition, and metabolism
- Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy
- Rehabilitation therapy and symptomatic/supportive care
Medical Condition after Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery for Cerebral Palsy:
Keyi's overall condition improved significantly:
- Improved head control with better neck muscle strength
- Enhanced joint mobility and better performance of simple activities
- Able to walk independently for approximately 20 meters with assistance
- Further improvements expected with continued rehabilitation