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Cerebral Palsy

Elyas Parsa, Osteopathic Doctor and Robin Kang Hans, M.D., M.P.H. Reviewed 06/2022
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of clinical syndromes characterized by motor and postural dysfunction due to permanent and nonprogressive disruptions in the developing brain. Motor im...

DIAGNOSIS

  • Guidelines for early and accurate diagnosis  (5):

    • International guidelines for early diagnosis of CP before 12 months of age: Tools for detection include neuroimaging and Prechtl’s General Mo...

TREATMENT

Focuses on control of symptoms; treatments reduce spasticity to prevent painful contractures, manage comorbid conditions, and optimize functionality and quality of life. 

GENERAL MEASURES

  • Earl...

ONGOING CARE

PROGNOSIS

Reduced lifespan strongly associated with level of functional impairment and intellectual disability 

REFERENCES

1
Sadowska M, Sarecka-Hujar B, Kopyta I. Cerebral Palsy: Current Opinions on Definition, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Classification and Treatment Options. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2020 Jun ...

CODES

ICD10

  • G80.9 Cerebral palsy, unspecified

  • G80.1 Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

  • G80.2 Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

  • G80.0 Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

  • G80.8 Other cerebral palsy

  • G80.3 Athetoi...

CLINICAL PEARLS

  • Management should focus on maximizing functioning and quality of life using multidisciplinary team approach.

  • Regression of motor skills does not occur with CP.

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