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| static encephalopathy that attacks the white matter in the brain, caused by an insult to the brain during the prenatal, perinatal, or postnatal period. It can lead to global dysfunction but always includes motor problems. |
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| What are the three categories (and subcategories) of CP? |
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1.Spastic (quadriplegic, diplegic - most common, and hemiplegic)
2. Dyskinetic
3. Ataxic |
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| What is the prevalence of CP nationally and internationally? |
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Definition
| about 1-2 per 1000 live births |
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When can a child with CP sit independently?
When do most usually walk by? |
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~ 24 months
usually walk by 8 yrs (90% motor potential by 3-5 yrs) |
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| What are 2 types, and examples, of the cerebral insults that lead to CP? |
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Vascular (PVL)
Ischemic/Hypoxic (IVH) |
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Term
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Periventricular leukomalacia.
Usually occurs in infants born before 32 weeks.
ISCHEMIC Lesions, usually resulting in spastic diplegia
It can also lead to visual and cognitive impairment. |
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Germinal matrix hemorrhage - bleeding in the germinal matrix (lining of the ventricles)
If large enough, ruptures ventricles (IVH) |
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| Walks without restrictions; limitations in more advanced gross motor skills |
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| Walks without assistive devices; limitations walking outdoors and in the community |
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| Walks with assistive mobility devices; limitations walking outdoors and in the community |
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| Self-mobility with limitations; children are transported or use power mobility outdoors and in the community |
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Term
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Definition
| Self-mobility is severely limited even with the use of assistive technology |
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