Unmasking the Enigma of Cerebral Palsy: A Traditional Review
Abstract
Cerebral palsy is a group of neuromuscular diseases that is primarily common in the pediatric population and is the most common cause of neurological and motor disability in children. Cerebral palsy is comprised of various subtypes with the most common type being spastic cerebral palsy. It is highly associated with prematurity and affects nerve function, motor function, and intellectual capacity. It is also associated with nutritional deficiencies and gastrointestinal dysfunction. Cerebral palsy is diagnosed via clinical evaluation and does not have specific laboratory or image findings, but certain imaging findings are positively correlated with it. There are numerous interventions and treatment modalities that are aimed at ensuring the highest quality of life for the patient and their families. This article was compiled with peer-reviewed publications from the PubMed database in which various keywords were utilized in the search engine. These peer-reviewed articles were selected without geographical restrictions and selected based on the use of the English language. These articles were also selected on the restriction of publication within the last 10 years. This review article on cerebral palsy will serve as a medium of educ...Continue Reading
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