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Familial Cerebral Palsy

European Neurology, 1952
Abstract 1. 1. Some of the definitions of cerebral palsy accepted in this paper do not exclude hereditary and familial cases. 2. 2. Prenatal causes are occupying a steadily growing part in the etiology of cerebral palsy syndromes. 3. 3.
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Cerebral palsy

Current Treatment Options in Neurology, 2000
The neurorehabilitation program for cerebral palsy changes over time. During the first 2 years of life, an infant stimulation program with an emphasis on more than just improving motor deficits is emphasized. The importance of involvement of a knowledgeable therapist cannot be overemphasized. Realistic expectations must be articulated firmly.
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Cerebral Palsy

2010
Cerebral palsy is a broad ranging term used to define a group of nonprogressive disorders that affect the development of movement and posture and occurred within the developing fetal or infant brain. Its etiologies are extensive and it remains the most prevalent chronic childhood motor disability.
Harvey S. Singer   +3 more
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CONTRACTURES IN CEREBRAL PALSY

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1987
Contractures in cerebral palsy (CP) are usually in flexion at the hips and knees, and in plantar flexion at the ankles. When correctly indicated, surgical release is appropriate. Occasionally, extension contractures of the hip and knee develop, and dorsiflexion contractures of the ankle may ensue.
Robert S. Roberts   +2 more
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BIOMECHANICS IN CEREBRAL PALSY [PDF]

open access: possibleJournal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1983
Normal gait is dependent upon a coordinated series of events which moves the body through space with the minimal energy expenditure. Any neuromuscular abnormality which interferes with this pattern and results in loss of coordination will give rise to increased energy requirements.
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Origins of Cerebral Palsy

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 1989
Analyses were undertaken to determine the causes of cerebral palsy in a prospective study of 43,437 full-term children. Presumed causes were found for about 71% of the 34 quadriplegic and 40% of the 116 nonquadriplegic patients with cerebral palsy.
Mary Bartholomew   +3 more
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Current thinking in the health care management of children with cerebral palsy

Medical Journal of Australia, 2019
Cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder of movement and posture which is often associated with comorbidities. While there is currently a limited range of evidence‐based treatments that change the underlying pathology of cerebral palsy, there are many ...
David Graham   +2 more
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Quality of life in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Disability and Rehabilitation, 2019
Background Cerebral palsy has been linked to decreased quality of life. However use of self- versus proxy-perspectives and norm-sample comparisons to examine quality of life impact may produce different results. Aims To compare quality of life ratings in
Tina Makris   +2 more
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Nutrition in cerebral palsy

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2004
[Extract] The patient, now 9 years of age, was born at 24 weeks gestation. She required artificial ventilation for severe hyaline membrane disease. Her clinical course was complicated by intraventricular haemorrhage, and chronic lung disease. At discharge from the neonatal unit, she was oxygen-dependent and her parents were advised that it was likely ...
Isaacs, David   +4 more
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Cerebral palsy to cerebral palsy spectrum disorder

Neurology, 2019
Words matter. In utilizing language in a medical context, we should strive to communicate succinctly and clearly, conveying both continuity and understanding.
M. Shevell
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