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It is a common congenital condition, where the child presents with musculoskeletal and cognitive problems, caused by injury to the immature brain.
What causes CP?
prematurity (most common)
prenatal intrauterine factors
anoxic injuries
perinatal infection such as toxoplasmosis,CMV,ToRCH,herpes simplex,rubella
brain malformations
meningitis
brain trauma - NAT
Classification?
Gross Motor Function Classification Scale (GMFCS)
Type I
Near normal gross motor function, independent ambulator
Type II
Walks independently, but difficulty with uneven surfaces, minimal ability to jump
Type III
Walks with assistive devices
Type IV
Severely limited walking ability, primary mobility is wheelchair
Type V
Nonambulator with global involvment, dependent in all aspects of care
How is CP diagnosed?
Clinically
developmental milestones,
cognitive function, and
musculoskeletal abnormalities such as
spasticity,
impaired balance,
loss of motor control.
Treatment?
physical therapy
bracing/orthotics,
medications for spasticity
Role of Botulinum Toxin ?
Blocks spasticity causing receptors, for limited time.
It helps in maintaining motions of upper limb and lower limbs, specially during rapid growth periods.
It acts as a time buying strategy for kids.Surgery of these kids to be avoided till the age of 8 yrs.
often injected into calf muscles.
It act only when the deformity is not fixed , that is when joints can be moved. It has no role when there are fixed contractures.
SEMLS surgery (Single-Event, Multi-Level Surgery)
Multiple deformities i.e deformities at hip, knee and ankle are addressed in single sitting.
This helps for early rehabilitation, and less anaesthetic exposure to it.
Fascial lengthenings are done so as to cause minimal damage to the muscle.
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∙ 12y agoThere are no known cures for child Spastic Cerebral Palsy. The lifespan of children who have Cerebral Palsy is very short. It is best to find out early about Cerebral Palsy, those children have the best chance of living a normal life.
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∙ 10y agoTreatments for Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy typically include various forms of exercise such as Stretching, Yoga, Dancing and Resistance Training to reduce the effect of the symptoms. Other forms of treatment include GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid) medications, muscle relaxants, Phenol injections, Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery.
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∙ 10y agoCerebral palsy can not be cured.
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Why is being spastic quadriplegic the most severe form of cerebral palsy?
Being diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic is considered to be the most severe from of cerebral palsy due to the fact the condition affects all four limbs (both arms and legs).
Where can articles be found on cerebral palsy?
Articles on cerebral palsy can be found at the website of an organization that is devoted to researching cerebral palsy. Some such organizations are United Cerebral Palsy and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Is cerebral palsy deadly?
No cerebral pasley is not deadly.
Who was cerebral palsy named after?
No one. Cerebral refers to the cerebrum portion of the brain and palsy refers to a disorder of movement
Who wasis Karen Killilea and what was her Miracle cure from Visual problems deafness what?
There was no miracle cure. Karen's disability is cerebral palsy. At the time when she was born, people assumed that any child with cerebral palsy would also be severely limited mentally, and the family was advised to institutionalize her. As explained in Marie Killilea's book "Karen" and the sequel "With Love From Karen," the Killilea family chose to raise Karen at home instead with as normal a life as possible, and proved that children with cerebral palsy can live normal lives and need not be mentally impaired.
What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?
Type your answer here... Spastic cerebral palsy with a percentage of 80% of all cerebral palsy cases.
What are some symptoms of spastic cerebral palsy?
Some symptoms of spastic cerebral palsy are muscle stiffness, uncontrolled movements, and problems with posture. It can, also impair other functions such as coordination, balance, speech, and swallowing.
Can you cure cerebral palsy?
There is no known cure
A video about cerebral palsy with spastic quadriplegia?
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Why is being spastic quadriplegic the most severe form of cerebral palsy?
Being diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic is considered to be the most severe from of cerebral palsy due to the fact the condition affects all four limbs (both arms and legs).
One of the serious aspects of cerebral palsy is that it usually leads to mental disability as well as spastic muscles?
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Where can articles be found on cerebral palsy?
Articles on cerebral palsy can be found at the website of an organization that is devoted to researching cerebral palsy. Some such organizations are United Cerebral Palsy and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
What is the scientific name of cerebral palsy?
The scientific name of cerebral palsy is "encephalopathy".
What is spastic diplegia historically known as?
Spastic diplegia is historically known as "Little's Disease:. It is a form of cerebral palsy. The name comes from Dr William Little, the first person who identified the disease when he observed it among children in the 1860s.
Can animals get cerebral palsy?
Yes cats can get the equivalent of Cerebral Palsy and it is called Cerebral Hypoplasia.
Is any cure for cerebral palsy?
Not at this time. This condition is caused by brain and nerve damage and these structures do not regenerate.
Can cerueal pausy be cured?
Assuming you meant 'Cerebral Palsy' - there is currently no known cure for this debilitating disease.
