Notes in Cerebal Palsy

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Published	10/08/2024	Cerebral palsy is the name given to {{c1::permanent neurological problems resulting from damage to the brain around the time of birth}}. It …
Published	10/08/2024	Causes of Cerebral Palsy:Antenatal:{{c1::Maternal infections}}{{c1::Trauma during pregnancy}}Perinatal:{{c1::Birth asphyxia}}{{c1::Pre-term birth}}Pos…
Published	10/08/2024	Types of Cerebral Palsy:{{c1::Spastic}}: {{c2::hypertonia and reduced function}} resulting from damage to upper motor neurons{{c1::Dysk…
Published	10/08/2024	Patterns of spastic cerebral palsy:{{c1::Monoplegia}}: one limb affected{{c1::Hemiplegia}}: one side of the body affected{{c1::Diplegia}}: four limbs …
Published	10/08/2024	It is difficult to predict the extent of CP after the adverse event occurs. Children at risk of developing cerebral palsy, such as those with&nbs…
Published	10/08/2024	Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy will become more evident during development:Failure to {{c1::meet milestones}}Increased or decreased {{c1::t…
Published	10/08/2024	In cerebral palsy, {{c1::hand preference below 18 months}} is a key sign to remember for exams
Published	10/08/2024	You can gain a lot of information about a child from their gait:Hemiplegic/diplegic gait: indicates an {{c1::upper motor neurone lesion}}Broad based g…
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Published	10/08/2024	Patients with cerebral palsy may have a hemiplegic or diplegic gait. This gait is caused by {{c1::hypertonia and spasticity}}&nbsp…
Published	10/08/2024	The differential diagnosis of an upper motor neuron lesion is {{c1::acquired brain injury}} or a {{c1::tumour}}.
Published	10/08/2024	Complications/Associated conditions of Cerebral Palsy:{{c1::Learning}} disabilityNeuro: {{c1::Epilepsy}}MSK: {{c1::Kyphoscoliosis}} and muscle {{c1::c…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Cerebral Palsy:Aim of managing complex chronic conditions: "{{c1::Management will involve an MDT approach}}"{{c2::Physio}}: strengthen m…
Published	10/08/2024	Types of Cerebral Palsy:Spastic: hypertonia and reduced function resulting from damage to {{c1::upper motor neurons}}Dyskinetic: problems co…
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