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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300278603321

Titolo

Cerebral Palsy : A Multidisciplinary Approach / / edited by Christos P. Panteliadis

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018

ISBN

9783319678580

3-319-67858-2

Edizione

[3rd ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (347 pages)

Disciplina

616.836

Soggetti

Neurology 

Pediatrics

Orthopedics

Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy

Neurology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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, aetiology, classification, imaging and



neuropathology, while the second focuses on the management of the individual challenges that children with cerebral palsy face, such as spasticity, dyskinesia, feeding problems and scoliosis. Based on the diverse characteristics of cerebral palsy, children require care from various specialists, including neuro-paediatricians, orthopaedists, psychologists, epidemiologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. This work was written by an international team of such specialists, providing a comprehensive mix of perspectives and expertise.