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Cerebral Palsy Types and Implications

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Cerebral palsy is the result of a birth injury. The child, either in the womb or during the birth process, is starved of oxygen. This causes brain damage that is irreversible and that takes characteristic forms. The problems that come from this birth injury are lifelong; there is no cure for cerebral palsy. However, the one relief that parents get in this situation is that the injury is not degenerative. The symptoms, however, may well become worse over time.

Does Current Fetal Monitoring Leave too Much Room for Error?

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Does Current Fetal Monitoring Leave too Much Room for Error?

Understanding the Complexities of Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

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Understanding the Complexities of Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

Among cases of the chronic condition cerebral palsy, the ataxic form is the least common, according to the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy results from injury to the brain or spinal cord during pregnancy, birth or in very early childhood. When the cerebellum portion of the brain, which is responsible for balance and coordination, is damaged ataxic CP is often the result. People with this form of the condition have depth perception difficulties. They often have an unsteady walk, shaky hands and low muscle tone.