Cerebral Palsy - Its Types and Common Causes

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Cerebral Palsy Its Types and Common Causes
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Cerebral Palsy is a set of neurological disorders
that appear in infants during pregnancy, birth or
early years of their life. Cerebral Palsy can be
the outcome of errors committed by a medical
professional during childbirth. It affects
brains outer layer, muscle tone, balance and
movements.
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Apart from affecting the motor skills and
muscles, it causes a wide range of impairments
including shortened limbs, seizures, hearing
difficulties, uncontrollable reflex movements,
bladder dysfunction, muscle tightness,
constipation, puberty, muscle and skeletal
issues.
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Types of Cerebral Palsy

• Athetoid or Dyskinetic
• Spastic
• Hypotonic
• Ataxic
• Mixed

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Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy

• Infections during pregnancy
• Premature birth
• Severe untreated jaundice
• Brain hemorrhage before birth
• Asphyxia during delivery

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Who is at Risk?

• Premature babies
• Twins
• Triplets
• Small babies

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If your child is a victim of cerebral palsy as
the result of medical malpractice, various firms
can help to receive financial compensation needed
to cover the cost of treatment. Choosing the most
reliable and reputable law firm is not easy as it
seems. There are many law firms that claim that
they are best in handling cerebral palsy cases
but don't let any company hoodwink you.
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Points to Consider Before Choosing a Law Firm

• Overall Experience
• Expertise
• A successful track record
• A Positive Client-Lawyer Relationship
• A Contingency Fee Arrangement

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