Spastic diplegia: Difference between revisions
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| name = Spastic diplegia | |||
| image = [[File:Gray764.png|250px]] | |||
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| caption = Diagram of the human brain, showing the areas affected in spastic diplegia | |||
| field = [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Muscle stiffness]], [[muscle spasms]], [[scissor gait]] | |||
| complications = [[Contracture]], [[scoliosis]], [[hip dislocation]] | |||
| onset = [[Infancy]] | |||
| duration = [[Lifelong]] | |||
| types = | |||
| causes = [[Cerebral palsy]], [[premature birth]], [[periventricular leukomalacia]] | |||
| risks = [[Premature birth]], [[low birth weight]], [[multiple births]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[MRI]], [[CT scan]] | |||
| differential = [[Other forms of cerebral palsy]], [[muscular dystrophy]], [[spinal cord injury]] | |||
| prevention = [[Prenatal care]], [[avoiding premature birth]] | |||
| treatment = [[Physical therapy]], [[occupational therapy]], [[medications]], [[surgery]] | |||
| medication = [[Baclofen]], [[diazepam]], [[botulinum toxin]] | |||
| prognosis = [[Varies]], generally good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Common in [[cerebral palsy]] | |||
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'''Spastic diplegia''', also known as '''Little's Disease''', is a form of [[cerebral palsy]] that primarily affects the lower body. This condition is characterized by muscle stiffness (spasticity) and coordination problems. | '''Spastic diplegia''', also known as '''Little's Disease''', is a form of [[cerebral palsy]] that primarily affects the lower body. This condition is characterized by muscle stiffness (spasticity) and coordination problems. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of spastic diplegia can vary greatly from person to person. However, some common symptoms include: | The symptoms of spastic diplegia can vary greatly from person to person. However, some common symptoms include: | ||
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* Difficulty with balance and coordination | * Difficulty with balance and coordination | ||
* Delays in reaching motor skill milestones | * Delays in reaching motor skill milestones | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Spastic diplegia is caused by damage to the [[brain]] that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. This damage can be due to a variety of factors, including: | Spastic diplegia is caused by damage to the [[brain]] that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. This damage can be due to a variety of factors, including: | ||
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* Infections during pregnancy | * Infections during pregnancy | ||
* Genetic factors | * Genetic factors | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of spastic diplegia is typically made through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]]. | Diagnosis of spastic diplegia is typically made through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]]. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
While there is no cure for spastic diplegia, treatments are available to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. These may include: | While there is no cure for spastic diplegia, treatments are available to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. These may include: | ||
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* Medications to manage spasticity | * Medications to manage spasticity | ||
* Surgery to improve mobility | * Surgery to improve mobility | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Cerebral palsy]] | * [[Cerebral palsy]] | ||
* [[Spasticity]] | * [[Spasticity]] | ||
* [[Premature birth]] | * [[Premature birth]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes]] | [[Category:Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes]] | ||
[[Category:Pediatrics]] | [[Category:Pediatrics]] | ||
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| Spastic diplegia | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Muscle stiffness, muscle spasms, scissor gait |
| Complications | Contracture, scoliosis, hip dislocation |
| Onset | Infancy |
| Duration | Lifelong |
| Types | |
| Causes | Cerebral palsy, premature birth, periventricular leukomalacia |
| Risks | Premature birth, low birth weight, multiple births |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, MRI, CT scan |
| Differential diagnosis | Other forms of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury |
| Prevention | Prenatal care, avoiding premature birth |
| Treatment | Physical therapy, occupational therapy, medications, surgery |
| Medication | Baclofen, diazepam, botulinum toxin |
| Prognosis | Varies, generally good with treatment |
| Frequency | Common in cerebral palsy |
| Deaths | N/A |
Spastic diplegia, also known as Little's Disease, is a form of cerebral palsy that primarily affects the lower body. This condition is characterized by muscle stiffness (spasticity) and coordination problems.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of spastic diplegia can vary greatly from person to person. However, some common symptoms include:
- Muscle stiffness in the legs and hips
- Walking on the toes or with a "scissor gait"
- Difficulty with balance and coordination
- Delays in reaching motor skill milestones
Causes[edit]
Spastic diplegia is caused by damage to the brain that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. This damage can be due to a variety of factors, including:
- Premature birth
- Lack of oxygen during birth
- Infections during pregnancy
- Genetic factors
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of spastic diplegia is typically made through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests such as MRI or CT scan.
Treatment[edit]
While there is no cure for spastic diplegia, treatments are available to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. These may include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medications to manage spasticity
- Surgery to improve mobility
