Cerebral Palsy

Life Expectancy and Quality of Life in Cerebral Palsy Patients

by Andrew Miller January 20, 2013 Blawg

Cerebral palsy is a developmental condition that is non-progressive. Cerebral palsy results in physical disability and developmental disorders, and there is no cure. There are three different categories of cerebral palsy: spastic, ataxic and athetoid, with 80 percent of cerebral palsy cases being of the spastic variety. Read on for more information regarding cerebral palsy, […]

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5 Essential Points of Care to Reduce Cerebral Palsy Risk

by goose575 December 4, 2012 Law

An estimated 765,000 Americans have cerebral palsy, according to statistics published by United Cerebral Palsy. Of these, most are due to developmental issues caused during the prenatal period. However, as many as 10 percent of cases are caused by injuries during the delivery. As your family prepares for its newest member, take time to ensure these […]

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How Medical Malpractice Can Lead to Cerebral Palsy

by CarlosSantiago September 5, 2012 Law

Cerebral palsy is a general term referring to many different motor function abnormalities caused by brain damage.  This non-progressive, non-contagious condition can range from mild to severe, and it affects roughly 1 out of every 303 children in America.  Although there are some situations in which cerebral palsy develops due to natural causes, many are […]

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