Cerebral Palsy Treatment in Tamil Nadu

Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of disorders that affect muscle movement and coordination. Vision, hearing and sensation may also be affected. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood, affecting 1.5 to 4 out of every 1,000 children worldwide.

• Delay in rolling, sitting, crawling and walking
• Too stiff or too floppy muscles
• Speech delay and difficulty speaking
• Spasticity and exaggerated reflexes
• Tremors and involuntary movements
• Drooling and swallowing difficulty
• Seizures, intellectual disability or vision problems

• Lack of oxygen during birth (Asphyxia)
• Abnormal brain development due to gene mutation
• Severe jaundice in newborn
• Maternal infections (German measles, herpes)
• Brain infections like meningitis or encephalitis
• Head injuries or brain bleeding

• Spastic Cerebral Palsy
• Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
• Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy
• Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
• Mixed Cerebral Palsy

Diagnosis methods include:

• EEG to check brain electrical activity
• MRI scan for brain abnormalities
• CT scan for brain damage
• Cranial ultrasound for infants
• Blood tests to rule out other conditions

• Speech and communication problems
• Scoliosis, kyphosis and spinal deformities
• Osteoarthritis and contractures
• Incontinence and dental issues
• Poor bone density (osteopenia)

The goal of treatment is to improve mobility and prevent complications through various therapeutic approaches.

• Physical Therapy (Stretching, strengthening, positioning)
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Recreational Therapy
• Assistive aids: Wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids, eyeglasses
• Medications: Baclofen, Diazepam, Botox injections
• Surgery: Orthopedic surgery, Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)