What is Cerebral Palsy?
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy is a term used to describe a group of disorders affecting the brain and resulting in problems in body movement and muscle co-ordination. Cerebral Palsy in...
View ArticleWho is responsible for my child’s Cerebral Palsy?
Unfortunately, many of the cases of cerebral palsy are a result of medical malpractice. Many parents are unaware that their child’s birth defect may have been caused by a birth injury during the...
View ArticleIs Erb’s Palsy Permanent?
Erb’s palsy is an injury to the large network of nerves within the human body known as the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus runs from the spinal column to all the muscles in the shoulders and...
View ArticleTypes of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is classified mainly in two groups: (A) Classification by Number of Limbs Involved • Monoplegia- only one limb is affected, usually an arm. • Diplegia- all four limbs are...
View ArticleCan a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit be Successful?
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a term used to describe a group of disorders affecting body movement and muscle co-ordination (the ability of the body to move in a coordinated and purposeful way). Cerebral...
View ArticleWho is Responsible for My Child’s CP?
In some cases, cerebral palsy occurs with no known cause. But there are situations in which a child suffers from cerebral palsy due to negligence or medical malpractice. Approximately 10,000...
View ArticleHow to Lower Risk Factors of Cerebral Palsy
Approximately two to three children out of every one thousand are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. In many cases, the cause is unknown. But there are some risk factors in certain cases that can be...
View ArticleCauses of Erb’s Palsy
Erb’s Palsy, also known as brachial plexus palsy, is caused by an injury to the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is a group of nerves. The brachial plexus nerves located near the neck are...
View ArticleIs There a Cure for Cerebral Palsy?
Researchers have been searching for a cure for cerebral palsy, but until we learn how to repair damage to the brain, there won’t be any new discoveries. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella to a number of...
View ArticleHow is Cerebral Palsy Diagnosed?
There are a number of symptoms that can indicate cerebral palsy. When a child has brain damage, there are different indications. Brain damage will affect your child’s alertness as well as their...
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