Cerebral palsy can be diagnosed in different forms. The classification of your child’s cerebral palsy depends on the severity of limitation and the symptoms of the body parts and brain affected. Spastic cerebral palsy accounts for about eighty percent of cerebral palsy cases making it the most common form of cerebral palsy.
Spastic refers to tight muscles, which limit movements. This form of the disease occurs when the brain damage occurs in the outer layer of the brain (cerebral cortex). Muscles also become stiff and cause jerky movements at times. There are three different types of spastic cerebral palsy:
Spastic diplegia – This form of spastic cerebral palsy affects your child’s leg and hip muscles. These muscles tighten up making it difficult to walk at times.
Spastic hemiplegia – Hemiplegia affects your child’s arms and hands more than the legs. Usually only one side of the body is stiff, but on that side arm and leg development may be affected.
Spastic quadriplegia – This form means your child is more likely to have mental retardation. Quadriplegia is usually accompanied by more severe motor dysfunction than other forms. If diagnosed with quadriplegia, your child’s arms, legs and body are all affected, resulting in difficulty walking and talking.
Some cases are mild, while others are more severe. Spastic cerebral palsy affects patients in different ways, depending on the body parts involved. This type of cerebral palsy can disrupt normal growth.
Treatments of cerebral palsy vary with the age of patients, but many options are available. Currently, oral medication, Botox injections, orthopedic surgery, physical therapy and braces are common treatments for cerebral palsy. There are others as well, and if you want to learn more about your specific case, contact your physician. If your child has suffered from a birth injury, contact a cerebral palsy lawyer to discuss your legal rights
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What is Spastic Cerebral Palsy?
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