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What are the characteristics of spastic cerebral palsy?
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- muscle weakness / paralysis
- hypertonia (increased muscle tone = spasticity)
- hyper-reflexia of deep tendon reflexes
- loss of cutaneous superficial reflexes
- positive babinski's design
- clonus (series of alternating involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations of flexor and extensor muscles)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoChildren with spastic CP have increased muscle tone. Their muscles are stiff and their movements can be awkward.
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∙ 11y agoSpastic cerebral palsy affects movements due to brain damages that can happen either during, before, or after birth. The causes of this is the tension in a muscle.
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Can animals get cerebral palsy?
Yes cats can get the equivalent of Cerebral Palsy and it is called Cerebral Hypoplasia.
What are some causes of ataxic gait?
There are many possible causes of ataxic gait. Such causes include multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, head trauma, and even chicken pox complications.
Can dogs have a spastic colon?
yes
What is the most spastic animal?
A squirrel
What is Spastic Cerebral Palsy?
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. For More Details , Please Contact Dr Gaurav Jain 20 B Sainath Colony , Indore Call us +91 91114 64959
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.
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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 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.
What is the scientific name of cerebral palsy?
The scientific name of cerebral palsy is "encephalopathy".
Can animals get cerebral palsy?
Yes cats can get the equivalent of Cerebral Palsy and it is called Cerebral Hypoplasia.
When was United Cerebral Palsy created?
United Cerebral Palsy was created in 1949.
When was Cerebral Palsy Greece created?
Cerebral Palsy Greece was created in 1972.
When was Cerebral Palsy Alliance created?
Cerebral Palsy Alliance was created in 1945.
