Cerebral Palsy Patients

Source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov --- 18 days ago
Nerve Palsy after hamstring lengthening in Patients with Cerebral Palsy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2008 Oct-Nov;28(7):773-6 Authors: Karol LA, Chambers C, Popejoy D, Birch JG BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of, risk factors for, and treatment of nerve Palsy after hamstring lengthening in children with Cerebral Palsy. METHODS: A medical record review of Patients with Cerebral Palsy who had hamstring lengthening between 1994 and 2005 was performed. Data included the preoperative popliteal angle, the presence of a knee flexion contracture, postoperative pain management, and type of immobilization. The presence of postoperative nerve Palsy was established based on the recording of numbness, loss of motor function in the foot, or hypersensitivity of the foot in the inpatient record or the postoperative clinic notes. The need for medical management and time to resolution of symptoms were noted. RESULTS: A total of 292 children underwent 329 hamstring lengthening surgeries. The mean age at surgery was 9.5 years (range, 2.5-18 years). Twenty-eight Patients (9.6%) experienced postoperative nerve Palsy. Time to recognition of the Palsy ranged from 4 hours to 72 days. Patients diagnosed within 24 hours had loss of motor function and/or lack of sensation of the toes. Patients diagnosed from 8 to 72 days postoperatively had dysesthesias of the feet. Treatment of early palsies consisted of the removal of immobilization, bi ...

Source: www.cerebralpalsylawblog.com --- 7 days ago
A new case study published in Physical Therapy Journal shows promise for the use of gaming technology, specifically Nintendo Wii, to enhance rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy Patients. The study focused on the case of an adolescent with spastic diplegia, and was conducted over the course of a summer.For the study, the teen participated in 11 training sessions between 60 and 90 minutes long. Various Wii games were used for the training, including: boxing, bowling,  tennis, and golf. Two of the training sessions involved multiplayer games, and the boy trained in both sitting and standing positions. Researchers measured progress in visual perception processing, posture control and functional mobility and found improvements in each of these areas. This is believed to be the first published study of its kind and suggests that additional research is necessary in the area of readily available gaming technology for Cerebral Palsy rehabilitation. Previous research has focused on the use of virtual reality programs for stimulating movement in Cerebral Palsy Patients, but such technology is costly and takes time to develop. However, interactive gaming systems like Wii are relatively low-cost and can be purchased commercially. Still, researchers note that gaming is not a replacement for physical therapy, but it may be a viable complement.   ...

Source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov --- 25 days ago
Related Articles [Neuropaediatrics and primary care. Our experience in the 21st century] Rev Neurol. 2008;47 Suppl 1:S45-53 Authors: López-Pisón J, Pérez-Delgado R, García-Oguiza A, Lafuente-Hidalgo M, Sebastián-Torres B, Cabrerizo de Diago R, Rebage V, García-Jiménez MC, Baldellou-Vázquez A, Arana-Navarro T, Alonso-Martínez V, Mengual-Gil JM, Bastarós-García JC, Peña-Segura JL INTRODUCTION: The quality of the health care in a major part of neuropaediatrics benefits from appropriate communication and strategies that have been agreed with primary care (PC) paediatricians. Patients AND METHODS: We analyse the children who were assessed in the Neuropaediatric service at the Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet in Saragossa over a period of eight years and we also discuss the most important courses of action followed in the most prevalent problems. RESULTS: Eight reasons for visiting accounted for 86% of the total number: paroxysmal disorders (33%), headache (27%), psychomotor retardation (11.5%), alterations affecting the shape or size of the head (5.6%), problems at school and/or attention deficit (4.5%), behavioural disorders (4.25%), gait disorders (3.5%) and perinatal distress (3.4%). The most frequent diagnoses are headaches/migraines (26%), non-epileptic paroxysmal disorders (16.5%), prenatal encephalopathy (10.5%), epilepsy (8%), mental retardation (7.5%), infantile Cerebral Palsy (4.6%), cryptogenic attention deficit hyperactivity ...

Source: www.nih.gov --- 6 days ago
#0068 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, October 3, 2008 Coming up in this episode a couple of resources from NIH: one to help diabetic women have safe pregnancies, another helps cancer Patients keep treatments uninterrupted. And later, we learn about the importance of bio-specimens. But first news on how a common treatment can help reduce the risk of Cerebral Palsy. Episode #0068 show notes Podcast archives ...

Source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov --- 19 days ago
Related Articles Association between Apolipoprotein E genotype and Cerebral Palsy is not confirmed in a Caucasian population. Hum Genet. 2008 Sep 23; Authors: McMichael GL, Gibson CS, Goldwater PN, Haan EA, Priest K, Dekker GA, Maclennan AH, Apolipoprotein E (APOE) plays a significant role in lipid metabolism and has been implicated in the growth and repair of injured neurons. Two small studies have suggested an association between APOE genotype and Cerebral Palsy. We investigated if APOE genotype is associated with an increased risk for Cerebral Palsy, influences the type of Cerebral Palsy or interacts with prenatal viral infection to influence risk of Cerebral Palsy. The population-based case-control study comprised newborn screening cards of 443 Caucasian Patients with Cerebral Palsy and 883 Caucasian matched controls. APOE genotyping was performed on DNA extracted from dried blood spots. Allelic and genotypic frequencies did not differ between cases and controls and combined frequencies were 0.10 (epsilon2), 0.76 (epsilon3), 0.14 (epsilon4), 0.03 (epsilon2/epsilon2), 0.10 (epsilon2/epsilon3), 0.03 (epsilon2/epsilon4), 0.02 (epsilon4/epsilon4), 0.21 (epsilon3/epsilon4), 0.61 (epsilon3/epsilon3). APOE genotype was correlated with Cerebral Palsy, type of Cerebral Palsy, gestation at birth and the presence of viral nucleic acids detected in previous work. Analysis by gestational age (all gestational ages, >/=37, 32-36 and <32 weeks) an ...

Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com --- 25 days ago
Sciele Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCRX) announced the completion of a pivotal Phase III program to support an NDA filing for glycopyrrolate liquid. Glycopyrrolate is being studied for use by pediatric Patients with chronic, moderate-to-severe drooling as a result of Cerebral Palsy, mental retardation, or any other neurological condition associated with drooling. ...

Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com --- 103 days ago
What began as a college course project to design therapeutic toys has resulted in the first toys of their kind, designed as therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP is a disorder that affects the development of the brain and the motor system, often causing muscle weakness and paralysis. Physical and occupational therapy have been shown to be effective treatments in improving function, however, Karen Kerman, M.D. ...

Source: www.bharatbhasha.com --- 11 days ago
... the severity of the Cerebral Palsy. There are many cases give positive results in the Cerebral Palsy. There are many therapies use to treat the Cerebral Palsy. It was notices that not all the therapies are applied on the same symptoms. Depends on the symptoms the doctor decides which therapy is most suitable for the Patients. The parents and the child’s care specialist select the treatments offer benefit to the child. Treating the Cerebral Palsy is complex it needs different approach and experience experts to treat the Cerebral Palsy. In few cases treatment given in the... ...

Source: lansing.injuryboard.com --- 13 days ago
Cerebralpalsy is a tragic and permanent condition that afflicts infants and very young children. The symptoms of this condition can range from simple lack of fine muscle coordination to an inability to maintain balance or walk. Cerebralpalsy is often accompanied by other medical complications, including seizures and developmental delays. While there is no cure for Cerebral Palsy, many treatment options are available to help Patients and their families cope with the disorder. Cerebralpalsy can be caused by a number of different events, some of which may occur before birth, during birth, or after birth. In some cases, Cerebral Palsy may result from a combination of events occurring at all three stages of the birth process. Unfortunately, one common and often preventable cause is birth trauma (sometimes called birth injury )caused by a medical professional. Birth trauma induced Cerebral Palsy has resulted in a fair amount of litigation. In some cases, a clear error by the delivering doctor has resulted in serious injury to the newborn child. When these cases go to trial, juries have been known to return favorable verdicts . Each individual case is different, and the outcome will be dependent upon the specific facts at hand. Fortunately, advances in treatment hold promise for people suffering from Cerebral Palsy. However, negligent doctors must still be held accountable for their errors. The Patients and families who suffer through these ...

Source: www.fwicki.com --- 101 days ago
Providence, RI What began as a college course project to design therapeutic toys has resulted in the first toys of their kind, designed as therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP is a disorder that affects the development of the brain and ... ...

Source: www.topix.com --- 85 days ago
Gait-training therapy for Cerebral Palsy Patients. Dozens of families with children suffering from Cerebral Palsy held a sit-in and filed a complaint last Saturday with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, ... ...

Source: ezinearticles.com --- 41 days ago
Therapy is very important for children who have Cerebral Palsy. Therapy helps to improve their motor skills, which helps them to walk, talk and use their hands more effectively with ease. Cerebral Palsy is a medical condition that affects the part of the brain, which controls muscular movement. When muscular movement gets affected then not only movements of limbs get affected but also Patients suffer from speech deficiency. ...

Source: www.birthtraumalawblog.com --- 82 days ago
On July 9, 2008, the families of several Cerebral Palsy Patients filed a lawsuit against Allergan, the makers of Botox. The lawsuit claims that users were not properly informed of the dangers of Botox. The lawsuit indicates that three people died due to off-label use of Botox. The drug has been prescribed to children in order [...] ...

Source: www.medworm.com --- 85 days ago
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Source: www.cerebralpalsylawblog.com --- 21 days ago
In recent years, Botox has gained increasing popularity as an effective Cerebral Palsy treatment. Though the Food and Drug Administration has not approved Botox for treating Cerebral Palsy, physicians have found in useful in controlling limb spasticity. Botox, as most people are aware, is derived from a dangerous toxin. When injected into muscles, botulinum toxin causes the muscles to relax, thereby relieving spasms. However, medical treatments involving Botox often require much higher doses of the deadly toxin than cosmetic treatments. Severe & Deadly Side Effects in Cerebral Palsy Patients These higher doses can result in a greater risk of serious and potentially deadly side effects such as breathing problems and respiratory failure. In February, the FDA announced that it had received reports of hospitalizations and deaths in Patients treated with Botox for both approved and unapproved uses. The most severe reactions, according to the agency, occurred in children treated with Botox for limb-spasticity associated with Cerebral Palsy. The FDA emphasized that Botox has not been proven safe or effective for treating spasticity in Cerebral Palsy Patients under age 12. ...

Source: www.cerebralpalsylawblog.com --- 21 days ago
Drooling is a common symptom of Cerebral Palsy , affecting as many as one third of those diagnosed with the condition. Though a seemingly benign symptom that tends to improve with age, drooling can cause skin irritation as well as social and self-esteem issues in young Cerebral Palsy Patients. Now it appears as though there may soon be a possible drug treatment for drooling in children ages 3 to 18 with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders. A new drug known as glycopyrrolate, made by Sciele Pharma Inc., has shown promise in a recent clinical trial. Patients who received the drug during a 24-week trial drooled significantly less than those who received a placebo. The reduced drooling, which was measured by parents and caregivers according to an accepted scale, was seen as early as eight weeks after the drug treatment began. The drug is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Sciele is expected to submit a completed New Drug Application to the agency by the end of the year.   ...