Cerebral Palsy A Multidisciplinary Approach /

This third edition systematically reviews recent developments in the diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of cerebral palsy, a consequence of foetal and early infant brain damage resulting in lifelong disabilities with a range of clinical characteristics. The first part discusses the definition, a...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2018.
Edition:3rd ed. 2018.
Subjects:
Neurology .
Pediatrics.
Orthopedics.
Rehabilitation.
Physiotherapy.
ISBN:9783319678580
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Table of Contents:
  • Cerebral palsy: a historical review
  • Definition
  • Epidemiology
  • Neuropathology
  • Aetiological factors
  • Intrauterine infection
  • Magnesium sulphate for prevention
  • Early markers
  • Clinical characteristics
  • Early diagnosis
  • Brain Imaging
  • Ultrasonography
  • Positrons-Emission-Tomography
  • Physiotherapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Pathophysiology of muscle
  • Orthpaedic management
  • Early developmental intervention
  • Hip luxation
  • Scoliosis
  • Bone status
  • Oral medication
  • Management with Botulinum Neurotoxin A
  • Intrathecal Baclofen
  • Rhizotomy
  • Comorbidities.- Epilepsies
  • Visual impairment
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Long-term prognosis
  • Quality of life
  • Psychosocial problems.

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