Abstract
Cerebral palsy is a group of neuromuscular diseases that is primarily common in the pediatric population and is the most common cause of neurological and motor disability in children. Cerebral palsy is comprised of various subtypes with the most common type being spastic cerebral palsy. It is highly associated with prematurity and affects nerve function, motor function, and intellectual capacity. It is also associated with nutritional deficiencies and gastrointestinal dysfunction. Cerebral palsy is diagnosed via clinical evaluation and does not have specific laboratory or image findings, but certain imaging findings are positively correlated with it. There are numerous interventions and treatment modalities that are aimed at ensuring the highest quality of life for the patient and their families.This article was compiled with peer-reviewed publications from the PubMed database in which various keywords were utilized in the search engine. These peer-reviewed articles were selected without geographical restrictions and selected based on the use of the English language. These articles were also selected on the restriction of publication within the last 10 years.This review article on cerebral palsy will serve as a medium of education for the physician, healthcare team, and family involved in the management of children or adults with cerebral palsy. It is important because it discusses the possible etiologies, diagnostic and assessment techniques, prevention methods, and possible rehabilitation interventions. This article aims to broaden the reader's understanding of cerebral palsy and answer any questions that may arise during the management of this disease. The management of cerebral palsy is often plagued with frustration, depression, and anxiety. The main goal of treatment is to attain the highest quality of life for the family and the child.
Highlights
The term cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are known for causing dystonia, motor, and movement dysfunction, and intellectual disability [1]
The most common etiology of cerebral palsy is birth asphyxia which is referred to as ischemia or an infarction resulting from a decrease in oxygenation to the brain and subsequent neurological damage [7,8,9]
Research suggests that the aforementioned events are a potential cause of neonatal encephalopathy and spastic cerebral palsy that may mimic birth asphyxia [12,13]
Summary
The term cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are known for causing dystonia, motor, and movement dysfunction, and intellectual disability [1]. This disorder commonly occurs in two to three out of 1,000 live births and has multiple etiologies resulting in the corresponding brain injuries [1,2]. A myriad of movement disorders is seen with cerebral palsy and include spasticity, dyskinesia, ataxia, or mixed types involving the mentioned types. Evidence supports that children diagnosed with cerebral palsy have a higher rate of deterioration in physical and mental functioning and are at an increased risk for secondary disease [4]
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