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• Cerebral palsy is a general term that refers to a group of disorders that involve problems with movement and coordination. Cerebral palsy stems from brain damage, and it does not progress over time.UCP: Cerebral Palsy - Facts & Figures

  Ivan Cameron, the oldest son of British Conservative party leader David Cameron died on February 25, 2010. He suffered from Ohtahara Syndrome, a neurological disorder in which patients suffer from both cerebral palsy and epilepsy.BBC NEWS: Cameron's Eldest Son Ivan Dies (February 24, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. AKA: CPMedlinePlus: Cerebral Palsy
  2. Non-progressive
  3. Usually congenitalNINDS: Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research
  4. Damage often happens before birthNINDS: Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research
  5. May be caused by trauma during birthCerebral Palsy Source: Spastic Cerebral Palsy
  6. Can also be caused by brain damage after birth, but before age 3Cerebral Palsy Source: Spastic Cerebral Palsy
  7. Can be mild, moderate or severeNINDS: Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research
  8. Cerebral: Involving the brain
  9. Palsy: Weakness or problems with muscle use
  10. Signs usually present before age 3NINDS: Cerebral Palsy Information...
  11. No cureNINDS: Cerebral Palsy Information...
  12. Estimated lifetime cost: $921,000 per patient in the U.S.CDC: Cerebral Palsy
  13. Affects 3-4 in 1,000 children in Atlanta, GeorgiaCDC: Cerebral Palsy

• Neurological Impact

  The brain of a person with cerebral palsy is damaged in the region that controls movement and posture. As a result, cerebral palsy results in movement inhibition and problems.NINDS: Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research If the facial muscles are affected, the affected person can have difficulties with speech.YouTube Video: Cerebral Palsy - A Brief Overview / Educational Video (Time: 15:35)

• Spastic Cerebral Palsy

  Spastic Cerebral Palsy, the most common form of the disease, occurs when the brain damage occurs in the outer layer of the brain, the cerebral cortex. It is estimated that this form of Cerebral Plasy affects between 70 to 80 percent of patients.CP: [1] When the spasticity is more evident in the legs, the condition is referred to as spastic diplegia.

• Athetoid Cerebral Palsy

  Approximately one quarter of cerebral palsy patients are affected by Athetoid cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy Law Doctor: Athetoid CP Athetoid cerebral palsy results when the brain is injured in such a way that some muscles are too tight, and some don't contract at all. This produces "slow writhing movements" and can be characterized by grimacing and drooling.Cerebral Palsy Source: Athetoid Cerebral Palsy

• Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

  Ataxic cerebral palsy which is the least common form of CP affecting between 5-10 percent of those afflicted, is caused by damage to the cerebellum which controls balance and coordination.CP: Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

• Symptoms

  • Trouble walking
  • Difficulty maintaining balance and posture
  • Restricted movement

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have concerns about cerebral palsy, please consult your doctor.

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