Cerebral Palsy Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
a neuromuscular disorder with onset before 2-3 years of ageit is because of an insult to the immature brain before, during or after birth
2
Q
what is the causes cerebral palsy?
A
-Genetic problems
-Brain malformation
-intrauterine infection in early pregnancy
-prematurity
-intra-cranial haemorrhage
-hypoxia during birth and meningitis
10% cases are due to problems during labour
3
Q
what determines the severity of the presentation?
A
area of brain affected
