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What Is The Treatment For Dystonia And Cerebral Palsy?
I am a 78 yr. old male with very mild C.P. In the last few years I have developed dystonia which affects my legs. It has seriously affected my ability to walk without leaning forward & being propelled forward & having difficulty stopping. I have tried botox which weakened me. It was not dopa responsive. I am on drugs to control the C.P. spasms. Have you any suggestions for me? I have been to 2 neurologists who say they haven t answers.
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
Hi,
Besides Dopamine agonists drugs and muscles relaxer drugs and physical therapy, dystonia associated with cerebral palsy may be treated surgically when these treatment possibilities fail to improve your condition.
Selective denervation surgery and deep brain stimulation are possible treatment modalities that may result in long-term improvement.
Discuss with a Neurosurgeon for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho,
Neurologist, Surgical
Besides Dopamine agonists drugs and muscles relaxer drugs and physical therapy, dystonia associated with cerebral palsy may be treated surgically when these treatment possibilities fail to improve your condition.
Selective denervation surgery and deep brain stimulation are possible treatment modalities that may result in long-term improvement.
Discuss with a Neurosurgeon for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho,
Neurologist, Surgical
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