Cerebral Palsy Flashcards
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What is cerebral palsy?
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A disorder of movement and posture due to a non-progressive lesion of the motor pathways in the developing brain
2
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What causes cerebral palsy?
A
Antenatal: Rubella, CMV, Toxoplasmosis, Cerebral malformation
Intrapartum: Birth trauma
Postnatal: Meningitis, head trauma, intraventricular haemorrhage
3
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What are childhood manifestations of CP?
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- Abnormal tone in early infancy
- Delayed motor milestones
- Abnormal gait
- Feeding difficulty
4
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How is CP classified?
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Most common: Spastic - subtypes include hemiplegia, diplegia, quadriplegia: Increased tone due to damage to UMN
Dyskinetic: Caused by damage of basal ganglia and substantia nigra: slow, involuntary movements of fingers, drooling
Ataxic: Caused by damage to the cerebellum with cerebellar signs
Mixed
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How is CP managed?
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- MDT approach
- Spasticity: Diazepam, Baclofen, Botox
- Anticonvulsants/Analgesia as required
