Minimally Invasive Treatment Helps Boy with Cerebral Palsy Walk with Ease

An 11-year-old boy with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy can now walk with far greater ease after a minimally invasive treatment at Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital in Mumbai. The procedure, combining botulinum toxin injections with ultrasound-guided techniques, has significantly improved his mobility and posture in just a few weeks. The boy was born prematurely at seven months, weighing just 1.9 kg. From infancy, he faced delayed developmental milestones, particularly struggling to walk. Over time, he developed a crouch gait, which made movement exhausting and inefficient. Doctors later identified adductor spasm and knee flexion contracture as key factors behind his mobility challenges.

The treatment was led by Dr Taral Nagda, Senior Consultant in Paediatric Orthopaedics. The team used a combined approach: 100 units of botulinum toxin were injected into the boy’s adductors and hamstrings, followed by a suture-less myofascial release under ultrasound guidance. This minimally invasive method avoided the need for traditional surgery. After a three-day hospital stay, the boy was discharged with a push knee splint to aid recovery. Within weeks, his posture and gait showed clear improvement. He now walks with better balance, less strain, and far more confidence.

The procedure has transformed the boy’s ability to move independently, reducing the effort required to walk. His case highlights how targeted, minimally invasive treatments can address mobility issues linked to cerebral palsy. The hospital’s approach offers hope for similar patients seeking less invasive solutions.