A study of clinical profile of patients with cerebral palsy
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Pediatrics - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Cerebral Palsy is combined disorder of movement, posture, and motor function and may be associated sensory, neurological and musculoskeletal complications. It is a permanent condition attributed to nonprogressive disturbances that occurred in the developing brain.Objectives: To study the clinical profile of children with cerebral palsy. Material and Methods: This study was done at paediatrics department at tertiary care center. Total of 50 cases with cerebral palsy coming to OPD were selected after fulfilling inclusion criterias. Results: 2-5 age group was found to be most vulnerable 42% in this study. Males were in majority 78% of cases, spastic palsy 83% was most common palsy seen in this study. Diplegic spastic palsy 60% was seen most commonly. Birth asphyxia 78% was most common etiological factor seen in this study. Conclusions: CP incidence can effectively be reduced by raising the quality of health education, pregnancy monitoring, delivery care and neonatal intensive care units.
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Jeetendra Kumar
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