Gourt > Kids and Teens > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy or CP is the most common childhood physical disability. It is a permanent physical condition that affects movement. A new international consensus definition has been proposed: "Cerebral palsy (CP) describes a group of disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitations that are attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain. The motor disorders of cerebral palsy are often accompanied by disturbances of sensation, cognition, communication, perception, and/or behavior, and/or by a seizure disorder” (Rosenbaum et al, 2005)". The incidence in developed countries is approximately 2-2.5 per 1000 live births. Incidence has not declined over the last 60 years despite medical advances like electro-fetal monitoring. Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disorder, however secondary orthopaedic deformities are common for example, hip dislocation and scoliosis of the spine. There is no known cure; medical intervention, Conductive Education (w) has been shown to be helpful. These treatments focus on developing the person's participation in everyday life, and not 'fixing' their impairments. While severity varies widely, cerebral palsy ranks among the most costly congenital conditions to manage.
Cerebral palsy is an "umbrella term" in that it refers to a group of different conditions. It has been suggested that no two people with CP are alike even if they have the same diagnosis. Cerebral palsy is divided into four major classifications to describe the different movement impairments. These classifications reflect the area of brain damaged. The four classifications are: (1) Spastic; (2) Athetoid; (3) Ataxic and (4) Mixed. Spastic cerebral palsy is further classified by topography, dependent on the region of the body affected. These typography classifications include: (1) hemiplegia (one side being more affected than the other); (2) diplegia (the lower body being more affected than the upper body); and (3) quadriplegia (All four limbs affected equally).
Cerebral palsy can occur during pregnancy (~75%), at birth (~5%) or after birth (~15%). 80% of causes are unknown. For the small number where cause is known this can include infections, malnutrition, and significant head injury in very early childhood.
More on [ Cerebral palsy ]
#titlesruined The Usual Suspects are lined up, but the guy who pretends to have cerebral palsy did it
stukennedymusic (Stu Kennedy) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:30:59 -0000
#titlesruined The Usual Suspects are lined up, but the guy who pretends to have cerebral palsy did it
Cerebral Palsy: http://bit.ly/44CCir via @addthis
SSFund (SAO SARY FOUNDATION) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:29:06 -0000
Cerebral Palsy: http://bit.ly/44CCir via @addthis
I have a new hero, David Ring. Hes a preacher with cerebral palsy. That guy is awesome.
carlindoyle (Carlin Doyle) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:26:25 -0000
I have a new hero, David Ring. Hes a preacher with cerebral palsy. That guy is awesome.
who has information for cerebral palsy & neuro suit, the price, ect.
pinguintropis (sulistyo ningrum) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:40:45 -0000
who has information for cerebral palsy & neuro suit, the price, ect.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers for Autism Cerebral Palsy Health and Athletes » Blog Archive » Endosterol Part 3 http://bit.ly/5GsFoy
breatheasy7000 (Paul Fitzgerald) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:33:45 -0000
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers for Autism Cerebral Palsy Health and Athletes » Blog Archive » Endosterol Part 3 http://bit.ly/5GsFoy
Cerebral Palsy : medical dispute » Blog Archive » New York Medical Malpractice ... http://bit.ly/78p3f5
uyosemite (Jasper Burgton) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:38:33 -0000
Cerebral Palsy : medical dispute » Blog Archive » New York Medical Malpractice ... http://bit.ly/78p3f5
Cerebral Palsy Tutorial - Describes diagnosis, treatment, and what it is like to grow up with CP.
Eduardito - The story of Eduardito and his dogs. Provides pictures, email, and a guest book.
Meta Description: [ We breed with love Yorkshire Terrier, Sharpei blue line and Chinese Crested Dogs, you are welcome to visit my website. ]
KidsHealth: Cerebral Palsy - Answers questions such as Why do kids get CP? and describes the condition in a language written for young people.
Meta Description: [ Check out this article to learn what cerebral palsy is, what causes it, what life is like for kids with this condition, and more. ]
Walter's Story - Young man talks about growing up with this condition, including words of advice for other young people.
What is Cerebral Palsy? - Facts about this condition, including the three basic types, causes, other conditions and what the future is like for sufferers.
| Cerebral Palsy | |
| Next Video | |
