Boy with cerebral palsy walks freely after groundbreaking Mumbai treatment

An 11-year-old boy with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy has made remarkable progress in walking after a minimally invasive treatment at Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital in Mumbai. The procedure, combining botulinum toxin injections and ultrasound-guided techniques, targeted his long-standing mobility difficulties caused by muscle tightness and abnormal posture. 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, making movement exhausting and inefficient. Doctors later identified adductor spasm and knee flexion contracture as the main causes of his restricted mobility.

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. This was followed by a suture-less myofascial release procedure, guided by ultrasound for precision. 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 began walking with better balance, less strain, and greater ease than before.

The minimally invasive procedure has allowed the boy to move more freely and comfortably. His progress highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions for spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. The hospital team continues to monitor his recovery as he adjusts to his improved mobility.