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Is Erb’s Palsy Permanent?

Erb’s palsy is an injury to the large network of nerves within the human body known as the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus runs from the spinal column to all the muscles in the shoulders and...

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Types of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is classified mainly in two groups:   (A) Classification by Number of Limbs Involved   • Monoplegia- only one limb is affected, usually an arm.   • Diplegia- all four limbs are...

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Can a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit be Successful?

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a term used to describe a group of disorders affecting body movement and muscle co-ordination (the ability of the body to move in a coordinated and purposeful way). Cerebral...

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Causes of Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

Ataxic cerebral palsy is a relatively rare form of the disorder, affecting about 5 to 10 percent of sufferers. Ataxic cerebral palsy is caused when damage to the cerebellum of the brain occurs. The...

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Who is Responsible for My Child’s CP?

In some cases, cerebral palsy occurs with no known cause. But there are situations in which a child suffers from cerebral palsy due to negligence or medical malpractice.   Approximately 10,000...

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How to Lower Risk Factors of Cerebral Palsy

Approximately two to three children out of every one thousand are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. In many cases, the cause is unknown. But there are some risk factors in certain cases that can be...

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Facts About Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a condition that affects the development of movement, learning, hearing, seeing and thinking. Cerebral palsy is a term used for a group of disorders affecting body movement, balance...

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Support Groups for Cerebral Palsy

It can be difficult to parent a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy, but what you should know is that you’re not alone. Parents have formed support groups all over the country, on the Internet and in...

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What is Spastic Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy can be diagnosed in different forms. The classification of your child’s cerebral palsy depends on the severity of limitation and the symptoms of the body parts and brain affected....

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How is Cerebral Palsy Diagnosed?

There are a number of symptoms that can indicate cerebral palsy. When a child has brain damage, there are different indications. Brain damage will affect your child’s alertness as well as their...

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