Cerebral palsy (CP) includes a group of permanent disorders affecting a child’s movement, muscle tone, posture, and even sensations, swallowing, and speaking. What many people may not know is that around 20% of cerebral palsy cases have been linked to birth injuries in the form of brain injuries according to the Cerebral Palsy Group. However, this number could potentially be higher since many symptoms of cerebral palsy may not occur for months...
Cerebral palsy can be caused by medical malpractice. That’s not always the case, though, as there are several types of cerebral palsy, with a variety of potential causes. In general, the disorder is a bit of a mystery, and yet it remains one of the most common conditions among children in the United States. An average of 1 in 323 children are born with cerebral palsy. To better understand what can cause cerebral palsy…We Have to Understand...
The Consequences of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common disorders among children in the United States. According to research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, an average of 1 in 323 children have been identified with cerebral palsy. This devastating disorder has many different symptoms, which can range from minor to severe.
While cerebral...