Objective To assess the medium- and long-term effectiveness of selective posterior rhizotomy (SPR) for spastic cerebral palsy. Methods A retrospective analysis was made on 27 patients with spastic cerebral palsy undergoing SPR between January 1997 and January 2008, whose data were complete with more than 5 years follow-up. There were 14 males and 13 females with an average age of 10.1 years (range, 4-19 years). All patients had simple spastic cerebral palsy, including 17 cases of bilateral spastic palsy and 10 cases of unilateral spastic palsy. The muscle strength, muscle tone, ambulatory function, the sharp foot and crossing-feet, knee jerk, ankle clonus, and Babinski’s sign were evaluated before and after operation. Results All the patients were followed up 5-16 years (mean, 9.6 years). No obvious limitation of lumbar flexion, extension and lateral flexion, spondylolisthesis, kyphosis, and other deformities occurred. At last follow-up, the muscle strength of hip extensors, hip flexors, and knee extensors were significantly increased when compared with preoperative ones (P lt; 0.05); but no significant difference was found in the muscle strength of hip abductors, hip adductors, knee flexors, plantar extensors, and plantar flexors (P gt; 0.05). Abnormal increased muscle tone of hip flexors, hip adductors, knee flexors, and plantar flexors was declined in different degrees in all patients, showing significant differences when compared with preoperative ones (P lt; 0.05); but no significant difference was found in hip extensors, hip abductors, knee extensors, and plantar extensors (P gt; 0.05). At last follow-up, the status of toe steps and crossing-feet disappeared without recurrence for a long time. Sthenic knee jerk was eliminated, but there were several patients also keeping the active knee jerk, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative ones (Z= — 7.404, P=0.000). The results of Babinski’s sign were negative in 31 sides and positive in 13 sides, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative ones (Z= — 6.897, P=0.000). No sharp foot or crossing-feet was observed. And ambulation ability was significantly improved after operation (Z= — 4.111, P=0.000). Conclusion SPR is very effective in decreasing the muscle tone and improving the motor function without recurrence in long-term.
目的 研究需要行颈动脉外膜剥脱术脑瘫患儿全身麻醉（全麻）诱导时给予盐酸戊乙奎醚预防术后口腔分泌物过多的效果。 方法 2009年12月－2011年12月选择60例美国麻醉医师协会分级Ⅰ～Ⅱ级的需要在全麻下行颈动脉外膜剥脱术的脑瘫患儿，随机分为两组，每组30例。A组于麻醉诱导时静脉注射阿托品10 μg/kg，B组于麻醉诱导时静脉注射戊乙奎醚10 μg/kg。分别记录两组的麻醉持续时间、入室心率、气管插管后10 min的心率差、停药后的拔管时间及拔管时口腔分泌物评分[采用视觉模拟评分法（VAS）]。 结果 两组相比，患儿麻醉持续时间、入室心率和停药后拔管时间差异均无统计学意义（P＞0.05），而拔管时口腔分泌物的VAS评分差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05），其中口腔分泌物过多（VAS＞2分），A组为46.67%，B组为16.67%，B组比A组口腔分泌物更少，气管插管后10 min心率A组为（28.30 ± 9.73）次/min，B组为（9.93 ± 10.25）次/min，两组差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。 结论 盐酸戊乙奎醚能够有效减少需要行颈动脉外膜剥脱术的脑瘫患儿术后口腔分泌物过多的情况，且比常规应用阿托品的效果更好。
目的 探讨康复护理日常生活活动（RNADL）评定在小儿脑性瘫痪（脑瘫）手术后护理的价值。 方法 选择2012年6月－10月200例脑瘫术后患儿为研究对象，随机分为观察组和对照组，每组100例，采用 RNADL对两组患儿进行功能障碍分型判断及障碍等级评定，并分别实施相应治疗方案及护理措施，并就2个月后的康复效果进行评价。 结果 与入组时比较，观察组患儿在2个月时的RNADL评分显著增高（P＜0.01），其2个月时重度障碍的患儿较对照组明显减少（P＜0.05）。 结论 RNADL评定是脑瘫患儿康复治疗的前提和基础，通过正规RNADL评定后采取合理有效的康复治疗方案能明显改善患儿的日常生活能力。
目的 研究七氟醚诱导气管插管减轻短期内行两次手术的脑性瘫痪患儿术前焦虑的效果。 方法 2009年12月－2011年7月选择需要短期内行两次全身麻醉（全麻）手术的痉挛性脑性瘫痪患儿60例，美国麻醉医师协会（ASA）Ⅰ～Ⅱ级。随机分为A组常规麻醉诱导气管插管（30例）和B组七氟醚诱导气管插管（30例）；分别在一期及二期手术术前访视时（M1、M3）、入手术室时（M2、M4）对两组患儿进行改良耶鲁围术期焦虑量表评估；并分别在一期及二期手术麻醉诱导期（N1、N2）对两组患儿进行诱导期合作度量表的标准评定。 结果 同组一期、二期手术比较，A组患儿二期手术术前焦虑更明显（P＜0.05），二期入手术室时焦虑更明显（P＜0.05），二期手术合作度更差（P＜0.05）；B组患儿两次手术术前焦虑无明显变化（P＞0.05），一期入手术室时焦虑明显（P＜0.05），一期手术合作度较差（P＜0.05）。两组之间，一期手术两组患儿焦虑情况无明显区别（P＞0.05），二期手术A组比B组的患儿焦虑更明显（P＜0.05），两次手术B组都比A组的患儿合作度更好（P＜0.05）。 结论 七氟醚麻醉诱导气管插管能够有效减轻短期内需要进行两次手术的痉挛性脑性瘫痪患儿的术前焦虑，提高患儿二期手术的合作度，提供良好的手术麻醉条件，保证患儿的围术期安全。
【摘要】 目的 探讨感觉统合训练及神经发育疗法对脑性瘫痪患儿智能发育的影响。方法 对2006年7月—2008年6月脑性瘫痪患儿100例,随机分成治疗组和对照组,治疗组50例,男26例,女24例,年龄8个月～5.8岁,平均2.7岁。对照组50例,男27例,女23例,年龄9个月～5.8岁,平均年龄2.7岁。两组均采用神经发育疗法,治疗组加用感觉统合训练,1次/d,30 min/次,每周5次,3个月1疗程,连续治疗2个疗程；治疗前后进行Gesell量表测试,观察患儿智能发育改善情况。结果 治疗组显效24例,有效25例,无效1例；对照组显效8例,有效39例,无效3例,两组比较有统计学意义(Plt;0.05),Gesell测试5项评分,两组治疗前无差异(Pgt;0.05),治疗后差异有统计学意义(Plt;0.05)。结论 感觉统合训练可提高脑性瘫痪患儿的智能发育,是减少小儿残疾的一个重要途径。
【摘要】 目的 观察悬吊运动系统治疗（sling exercise therapy， SET）联合神经发育疗法治疗对痉挛型脑性瘫痪儿童肌张力及日常生活活动能力（activities of daily living，ADL ）的影响。 方法 2008年8月-2009年3月收治的40例双下肢痉挛型脑性瘫痪儿童纳入研究。根据随机数字表法分为治疗组与对照组，每组各20例。对照组与治疗组均采用神经发育疗法进行康复训练，治疗组在神经发育疗法基础上配合悬吊运动系统治疗。观察两组患儿治疗1、3个月时肌张力与ADL变化。 结果 治疗1个月时，治疗组患儿肌张力缓解明显优于对照组（P＜0.05），3个月时，治疗组肌张力缓解程度明显优于对照组。两组ADL评分比较，治疗组ADL评分改善情况明显优于对照组（P＜0.05）。 结论 悬吊运动系统治疗联合神经发育疗法可明显缓解痉挛型脑性瘫痪患儿童肌张力，提高ADL。【Abstract】 Objective To observe the effects of sling exercise therapy (SET) combined with neurodevelopmental therapy on muscle tension and activities of daily living (ADL) of children with spastic cerebral palsy. Methods Forty children with spastic cerebral palsy on bilateral lower limb were selected in our study. The children were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, 20 children in each group. Both the two groups were accepted rehabilitation training by neurodevelopmental therapy, while the treatment group was received SET as cooperate cure based on the neurodevelopmental therapy. The changes of muscle tension and ADL on the one and three months after treatment were observed. Results On the one and three months after treatment, the remission of muscle tension and improvement of ADL score were better than those in the control group, the differences were statistically significant(Plt;0.01). Conclusion SET combined with neurodevelopmental therapy can relieve the muscle tension, and improve the ADL of children with spastic cerebral palsy.
ObjectiveTo observe whether multipoint target muscle injection of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in the treatment of spastic cerebral palsy in children is better than non-multipoint target muscle injection. MethodsFrom February to October 2013, 42 children with spastic cerebral palsy were treated in our hospital. According to the treatment sequence, the children were numbered. Those with an odd number were designated into multipoint target muscle injection group (group A), and those with an even number were put into non-multipoint target muscle ordinary injection group (group B). Each group had 21 children, and all of them were treated with the injection of BTX-A. Modified Ashworth Scoring (MAS) was performed for all the children before treatment, and 2 weeks, one month, and three months after treatment. The change of dorsiflexion range of motion with knee flexion and extension was recorded and compared. The analysis was done by using multilevel statistical method. ResultsBoth groups of children had significantly improved their ankle range and modified Ashworth score (P<0.05). No interaction between measurement time and group was detected, and the differences between the two groups had no statistical significance (P>0.05). ConclusionLower muscle tone, greater ankle mobility and better motor function can be achieved after Botulinum toxin A treatment. For now, we cannot draw the conclusion that the effect of multipoint target muscle injection is better than that of non-multipoint target muscle injection in the treatment of spastic cerebral palsy in children.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the differences of visual evoked potentials (amplitudes and latency) between cerebral palsy (CP) children and normal children. MethodsThis study involved fourteen children aged from 4 to 7 years with CP (monoplegia) between 2009 and 2013. Another 14 normal children aged from 5 to 9 years treated in the Department of Ophthalmology in West China Hospital during the same period were regarded as the control group. Both eyes of all the participants were examined by multifocal visual evoked potential (mfVEP). The mfVEP examination results were recorded, and amplitude and latency were analyzed. First, we analyzed the differences of amplitudes and latency time between monoplegia children and children in the control group. Second, gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) was used to classify the fourteen monoplegia children among whom there were five GMFCS Ⅰ patients and nine GMFCS Ⅱ patients. The differences of mfVEP were analyzed between the two GMFCS groups. ResultsThe amplitude and latency of mfVEP in children with CP showed gradual changes similar to those in the normal children. The amplitudes were decreasing and the latencies were delaying from the first eccentricity to the sixth eccentricity. The amplitudes in children with CP were lower than those in the control group in the first to the third eccentricities for both eyes (P＜0.05), and latency of left eye was delayed in the first eccentricity in children with CP (P=0.045). No difference was found between the two GMFCS groups (P>0.05) except the amplitude of the first eccentricity (P=0.043). ConclusionsThe results of mfVEP show significant differences of amplitude and latency between CP and normal children, suggesting the existence of visual pathway impairments in cerebral palsy children. The results of mfVEP can provide an objective basis of visual impairments for cerebral palsy children.
Present study used diffusion tensor image and tractography to construct brain white matter networks of 15 cerebral palsy infants and 30 healthy infants that matched for age and gender. After white matter network analysis, we found that both cerebral palsy and healthy infants had a small-world topology in white matter network, but cerebral palsy infants exhibited abnormal topological organization: increased shortest path length but decreased normalize clustering coefficient, global efficiency and local efficiency. Furthermore, we also found that white matter network hub regions were located in the left cuneus, precuneus, and left posterior cingulate gyrus. However, some abnormal nodes existed in the frontal, temporal, occipital and parietal lobes of cerebral palsy infants. These results indicated that the white matter networks for cerebral palsy infants were disrupted, which was consistent with previous studies about the abnormal brain white matter areas. This work could help us further study the pathogenesis of cerebral palsy infants.
The Chinese Guideline for Rehabilitation of Cerebral Palsy (hereinafter referred as Guideline) is the first evidence-based guideline for rehabilitation of cerebral palsy, which was compiled by Chinese experts from different fields in 2015. The Guideline suggests that the diagnosis of cerebral palsy needs to meet four essential conditions and two reference conditions. Although the cerebral palsy can be diagnosed according to the Guideline, there is still the question that whether there is a clear age definition and standardized prediction methods for early diagnosis and accurate prediction of cerebral palsy. The Guideline does not give a clear definition of age and standardized prediction methods. There is no international unified understanding or specific recommendations as well. Recently, Dr Iona Novak and other experts have pointed out that the historical viewpoint of the latent or silent period (before the age of 12-24 months) has already been outdated, because cerebral palsy or " high risk of cerebral palsy” can be accurately predicted before the corrected age of 6 months and it is possible to accurately predicte whether it is cerebral palsy or " high risk of cerebral palsy” before the corrected age of 6 months. They proposed a standardized assessment program for early diagnosis. This article introduces and discusses the relevant descriptions of the Guideline and the latest international understanding of early diagnosis and intervention of cerebral palsy.