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| name = Spastic cerebral palsy | |||
| image = [[File:Wheelchair_user_child.jpg|250px]] | |||
| alt = A child using a wheelchair | |||
| caption = A child with spastic cerebral palsy using a wheelchair | |||
| field = [[Neurology]], [[Pediatrics]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Muscle stiffness]], [[muscle spasms]], [[motor impairment]] | |||
| complications = [[Seizures]], [[intellectual disability]], [[vision problems]], [[hearing problems]] | |||
| onset = [[Infancy]] or [[early childhood]] | |||
| duration = [[Lifelong]] | |||
| types = [[Spastic diplegia]], [[spastic hemiplegia]], [[spastic quadriplegia]] | |||
| causes = [[Brain injury]] before, during, or shortly after birth | |||
| risks = [[Premature birth]], [[low birth weight]], [[multiple births]], [[infections during pregnancy]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[neuroimaging]] | |||
| differential = [[Muscular dystrophy]], [[metabolic disorders]], [[genetic disorders]] | |||
| treatment = [[Physical therapy]], [[occupational therapy]], [[speech therapy]], [[medications]], [[surgery]] | |||
| medication = [[Muscle relaxants]], [[anticonvulsants]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies; many individuals lead fulfilling lives with appropriate support | |||
| frequency = 2-3 per 1,000 live births | |||
| deaths = Rarely directly fatal, but complications can be life-threatening | |||
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'''Spastic cerebral palsy''' is a type of [[cerebral palsy]] characterized by [[spasticity]], a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and can interfere with normal movement and speech. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common type of cerebral palsy, accounting for about 80% of all cases. | '''Spastic cerebral palsy''' is a type of [[cerebral palsy]] characterized by [[spasticity]], a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and can interfere with normal movement and speech. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common type of cerebral palsy, accounting for about 80% of all cases. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Spastic cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the [[brain]] that affects its ability to control muscle movement. This damage can occur before, during, or shortly after birth. The exact cause of the brain damage is often unknown, but it can be associated with [[infection]]s during pregnancy, premature birth, lack of oxygen to the brain, and certain genetic conditions. | Spastic cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the [[brain]] that affects its ability to control muscle movement. This damage can occur before, during, or shortly after birth. The exact cause of the brain damage is often unknown, but it can be associated with [[infection]]s during pregnancy, premature birth, lack of oxygen to the brain, and certain genetic conditions. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of spastic cerebral palsy can vary widely from person to person. They may include: | The symptoms of spastic cerebral palsy can vary widely from person to person. They may include: | ||
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* [[Speech disorders]] | * [[Speech disorders]] | ||
* [[Seizures]] | * [[Seizures]] | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
While there is no cure for spastic cerebral palsy, treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Treatment options may include: | While there is no cure for spastic cerebral palsy, treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Treatment options may include: | ||
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* Medications to manage symptoms such as muscle stiffness and seizures | * Medications to manage symptoms such as muscle stiffness and seizures | ||
* Surgery to correct deformities or reduce spasticity | * Surgery to correct deformities or reduce spasticity | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Cerebral palsy]] | * [[Cerebral palsy]] | ||
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* [[Occupational therapy]] | * [[Occupational therapy]] | ||
* [[Speech therapy]] | * [[Speech therapy]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Cerebral palsy]] | [[Category:Cerebral palsy]] | ||
[[Category:Pediatrics]] | [[Category:Pediatrics]] | ||
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| Spastic cerebral palsy | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Muscle stiffness, muscle spasms, motor impairment |
| Complications | Seizures, intellectual disability, vision problems, hearing problems |
| Onset | Infancy or early childhood |
| Duration | Lifelong |
| Types | Spastic diplegia, spastic hemiplegia, spastic quadriplegia |
| Causes | Brain injury before, during, or shortly after birth |
| Risks | Premature birth, low birth weight, multiple births, infections during pregnancy |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, neuroimaging |
| Differential diagnosis | Muscular dystrophy, metabolic disorders, genetic disorders |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medications, surgery |
| Medication | Muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants |
| Prognosis | Varies; many individuals lead fulfilling lives with appropriate support |
| Frequency | 2-3 per 1,000 live births |
| Deaths | Rarely directly fatal, but complications can be life-threatening |
Spastic cerebral palsy is a type of cerebral palsy characterized by spasticity, a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and can interfere with normal movement and speech. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common type of cerebral palsy, accounting for about 80% of all cases.
Causes[edit]
Spastic cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the brain that affects its ability to control muscle movement. This damage can occur before, during, or shortly after birth. The exact cause of the brain damage is often unknown, but it can be associated with infections during pregnancy, premature birth, lack of oxygen to the brain, and certain genetic conditions.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of spastic cerebral palsy can vary widely from person to person. They may include:
- Muscle stiffness or tightness
- Difficulty with fine motor tasks, such as writing or using scissors
- Difficulty with balance and coordination
- Speech disorders
- Seizures
Treatment[edit]
While there is no cure for spastic cerebral palsy, treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Treatment options may include:
- Physical therapy to improve strength and mobility
- Occupational therapy to help with daily tasks
- Speech therapy to improve communication skills
- Medications to manage symptoms such as muscle stiffness and seizures
- Surgery to correct deformities or reduce spasticity
