This article is a brief introduction of othotherapy to the children with CP, including applied purpose of orthotherapy, kinds most in use, action, matters that demanded special attention in use, procedure, etc, by the clinical experiences of three years. The result shows that the orthotherapy has curative effect on the disabled children. It should be paid more attention and developed further in the field of rehabilitation.

Objective To investigate the intelligence level and its structure of children with cerebral palsy, and to discuss the effect of degree on them. Methods The intelligence function of 45 children with cerebral palsy was tested by means of Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Chinese Revised ~WISC-CR). The total IQ, verbal IQ, performance IQ and Bannatyne four factors were analyzed and compared among the children grouped on the basis of severity of their dysfunction. Results For children with cerebral palsy, the total IQ ~70.02?(19.50)) was lower than that of the normal children, the ratio of mental deficiency was 55.6%; their verbal IQ was higher than performance IQ ~79.80?18.88 vs 64.24?19.28),P

This is a prospective study on early discovery and diagnosis to cerebral palsy(CP).Fivehundred and forty cases with high risk neonates who were born from July 1. 1993 to December 31. 1994 infour districts in Beijing were monitored for one year.Eight cases were diagnosed for CP from 38 suspiciouscases by examining specific primitive reflex. nerve reflex.muscular tension. early symptoms and CT orMRI.etc. The study indicates that it is very important for decreasing CP incidence to strengthen healthmeasures in perinatal period and to avoid premature infant birth.

ObjectiveTo explore the gait analysis of children with spastic cerebral palsy and its effect for the rehabilitation of cerebral palsy. Methods42 children with spastic cerebral palsy were examined with the cinematographic method and the biomechanics platform. We obtained three groups data.They are the time of gait cycle,the force in plate and the range of joints.ResultsThere was no difference in statistics within the six type cerebral palsy(P>0.05). Conclusions Children with spastic cerebral palsy are varied in the gait analysis.It is helpful to evaluate and treat cerebral palsy.

Objective To compare the advantages and disadvantages of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) and phenol block in the treatment of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. Methods Four hundred and twenty children with spastic cerebral palsy were divided into an experimental group (375 cases) and a control group (45 cases).The children were aged from 1 to 22 years ( average age 6 years).The children in the experimental group were treated with BTX-A block at a dosage of 55 to 350 IU (average 130.5 IU).The children in the control group were treated with a 5％ phenol solution block at a dosage of 0.5 to 4.6 ml ( average 2.2 ml).Children of both groups were given systematic functional rehabilitation training. All the children were evaluated with a physician rating scale (PRS) and the modified Ashworth scale (MAS) before and after the blocking.Effectiveness rates,effectiveness durations and side effects rates were calculated. Results Before treatment there was no significant difference in terms of motor disorder or spasticity between the 2 groups.After treatment,spasticity had been significantly reduced in both groups.The effectiveness rate was 98.4％ in the experimental group and 95.6％ in the control group,a difference which was not significant.The average effectiveness duration was ( 24.9 ± 5.76 ) weeks in the experimental group and ( 69.2 ± 13.76) weeks in the control group,significantly longer.The side effects rate was 5.33 ％ in the experimental group and 15.56％ in the control group,also a significant difference. Conclusion BTX-A could be more widely used because of its safety and credibility.

Objective To determine the in vitro antibacterial activity of levornidazole against 375 anaerobic isolates.Methods Agar dilution method was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs)of levornidazole,3 comparators (metronidazole,ornidazole and dextrornidazole)against 375 anaerobic isolates.Results For anaerobic gram-negative and gram-positive bacilli,and anaerobic gram-positive cocci,levornidazole displayed activity similar to or slightly higher than that of met-ronidazole,ornidazole and dextrornidazole.Levornidazole showed good activity against B.fragilis,Bacteroides thetaiotaomi-cron ,Clostridium difficile ,Clostridium perfringens ,and Peptostreptococcus magnus .The MIC90 value of levornidazole a-gainst the above-mentioned anaerobes was 0.5,1,0.25,2 and 1 mg/L,respectively.However,levornidazole and the compa-rators had poor antibacterial activity against Veillonella spp.among anaerobic gram-negative cocci.Conclusions The in vitro anti-anaerobic activity of levornidazole is similar to or slightly higher than that of metronidazole, ornidazole and dex-trornidazole.Levornidazole has good activity against both gram-negative and gram-positive anaerobic bacilli,and gram-positive anaerobic cocci,suggesting its promising clinical use.

Objective To investigate the effect of B TX -A block by insulative needle to release the spasticity in cerebral palsy. MethodsFrom June 2000 to November 2002, 47 children wit h spastic cerebral palsy aged 2 to 15 years old, averaged( 6.32?2.52) years o ld were divided into an experiment group and a control group. The 33 children in the experiment group were blocked with BTX-A by insulative needles. The other 14 children in the control group were blocked with BTX-A by use of the convent ional syringe. ResultsThe spasticity in the experim ent group reduced to a larger extend than that in the control group, and the th erapeutic effect lasted longer in the experiment group. Conclusi onUsing insulative needle can improve the effect of BTX-A block.

ObjectiveTo test the reliability of Gross Motor Function Classification System(GMFCS) among different raters.MethodsUsing the Chinese translation vision of the GMFCS,5 doctors(raters) determined the level of each cerebral palsy(CP) child(aged 0～12) independently.After finishing classification of all the 23 CP children's level,the reasons of disparities among raters were discussed and analyzed,and the supplementary classification sentences were formulated.ResultsThere was no statistic significant difference in classifications among 5 raters,the GMFCS levels were correlated well with mobility and self-care domain scores in comprehensive function assessment,and higher degree of agreement could be achieved by referring to the supplementary classification sentences while classifying.ConclusionFor classifying the level of gross motor function of CP children,Chinese translation vision of the GMFCS has high degree of reliability.

Objective To investigate the optimal dose of botulinum toxic A(BTX-A)for releasing spasticity of cerebral palsy(CP)and related factors.Methods 39 children with CP was treated by BTX-A injected in local muscles to release the spasticity.Results After treatment,23 children had good curative effect.In them,15 cases were male,8 cases were female,the mean age was 60.7±26.9 months(range 33 to 145 months).There was no correlation between the optimal unit dose of BTX-A and those including sex,age,body weight,diagnosis type,degree of Gross Motor Function Classification System(GMFCS),etiological factor and the injections.There was a linear positive correlation between the optimal unit dose of BTX-A and the score of Modified Ashworth Scale(MAS).Conclusion BTX-A can release the spasticity of CP children,the injecting dose is correlated with MAS score.

ObjectiveTo improve the assessment of the cerebral palsy (CP) children with mental retarded disability, develop their potentials and prevent further psycho-psychotics disability.Methods220 children with CP were assessed respectively before and after rehabilitation using IQ test, and diagnosed and received rehabilitation for one treating course (3 months).Results164 children had found with mental retarded among 220 cases, made up 74.5% of the total. 90% of the children with serious CP were also with mental retardation. The children had effect after rehabilitation was with a lower rate having mental retardation.ConclusionMany factors can influence the results of the intelligence assessment. Comprehensive judgment and analysis should be made in the intelligence assessment for the children with CP, a better and more reasonable assessment method is expected.