Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Cerebral palsy: Comprehensive Review and Update. مراجعة حديثة وشاملة عن الشلل الدماغى .   Document Language : English  Abstract : Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common pediatric disorder occurring in about 2-2.5 per 1000 live births. It is a chronic motor disorder resulting from a non-progressive (static) insult to the developing brain. CP is a clinical presentation of a wide variety of cerebral cortical or sub-cortical insults occurring during the first year of life. The commonest cause of CP remains unknown in 50% of the cases and prematurity remain the commonest risk factor. Children with CP suffer from multiple problems and potential disabilities such as mental retardation, epilepsy, feeding difficulties, ophthalmologic, and hearing impairments. Screening for these conditions should be part of the initial assessment. The child with CP is best cared for with an individualized treatment plan that provides a combination of interventions. This requires the provision of a number of family centered services that make a difference in the lives of these children and their families. Management of spasticity can be challenging with a wide variety of possible therapeutic interventions. The treatment must be goal oriented, such as to assist with mobility, reduce or prevent contractures, improve positioning and hygiene, and provide comfort. Each member of the child’s multidisciplinary team, including the child and both parents, should participate in the serial evaluations and treatment planning.  ISSN : 0969-711  Journal Name : Annals of Saudi Medicine  Volume : 2  Issue Number : 26  Publishing Year : 2006 AH 2006 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Saturday, March 13, 2010  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email محمد جان jan, Mohammed Researcher Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  25903.doc doc   Back To Researches Page