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   What does spastic cerebral palsy look like?

   • Often, a person with spastic cerebral palsy has substantially diminished motor control of the one upper extremity, as well as moderately diminished control of the other upper extremity. Atrophy can develop in one or both upper extremities. The lower extremities may be stiff, with the legs turned inwards and/or in an extended position.

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   What is spastic cerebral palsy?

   • Cerebral palsy is a catch-all term for developmental movement disorders caused by a brain injury. Each type of cerebral palsy is caused by damage to a specific part of the brain. Spastic cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the motor cortex and the pyramidal tracts of the brain, which connect the motor cortex to the spinal cord.

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   How does spastic cerebral palsy affect the body?

   • Impaired voluntary movements, spasms, jerking, tremors, and muscle tightness can be present. In addition to motor effects, spastic cerebral palsy can also cause cognitive deficits, vision impairment, diminished hearing, and seizures. The condition affects each of the different muscle groups in the body in specific ways.

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   What are the different types of spastic cerebral palsy?

   • The various types of spastic cerebral palsy are classified based on the location of movement issues. For example, children with spastic CP may have muscle stiffness in one arm, both legs or one full side of their body. Spastic diplegia affects two limbs, which most commonly are the legs.

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   What is spastic CP?

   • This condition prevents the normal development of motor function. Spastic CP is characterized by jerky movements, muscle tightness, and joint stiffness. This type of cerebral palsy often makes simple tasks more challenging, such as walking or picking up small objects.

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   How is spastic cerebral palsy diagnosed?

   • Diagnostic testing can include: Physician examination: The physical examination is a crucial component of the diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy. Your child’s doctor will check muscle strength, muscle tone, reflexes, coordination, walking, vision, hearing, and cognitive functions.

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   Jul 14, 2024 · What is spastic cerebral palsy? Spastic cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder caused by damage to the brain before birth, during delivery, or within the first few years of life. This condition prevents the normal development of motor function.

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   Dec 7, 2023 · What Is Spastic Cerebral Palsy? Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by diminished motor control and spasticity of the muscles. Spasticity is tightness and rigidity of the muscle, sometimes with a jerky component.

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   muscle spasms. shaking hands (tremors) walking on tiptoes. The severity of symptoms varies significantly from child to child. The parts of the body affected can also vary. Sometimes only 1 side of the body is affected, sometimes the whole body is affected, and sometimes mainly the legs are affected. Other symptoms.

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Spastic cerebral palsy is a disorder that involves muscle stiffness. Symptoms and signs may include difficulty walking, trouble manipulating objects, and vision, hearing, or speech...

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   Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common. People have stiff muscles and awkward movements. Forms of spastic cerebral palsy include: -Spastic hemiplegia/hemiparesis typically affects the arm and hand on one side of the body, but it can also include the leg.

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   Apr 11, 2024 · Spastic cerebral palsy, also known as hypertonic cerebral palsy, is characterized by hypertonia, meaning increased muscle tone, leading to stiff and sometimes painful limbs. [3] Symptoms may include: Involuntary limb movements. Continuous muscle spasms and contractions.

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   Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common type of cerebral palsy. The muscles of people with spastic cerebral palsy appear stiff and their movements may look stiff and jerky. Spasticity is a form of hypertonia, or increased muscle tone.