Neurol. praxi. 2011;12(4):225-229

Cerebral palsy - a view of neonatologist

doc.MUDr.Petr Zoban, CSc.

Novorozenecké oddělení s JIRP, Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika, 2. LF UK v Praze a FN Motol, Praha

The article deals with the causal association between cerebral palsy (CP) and peri-/neonatal morbidity. CP is the most common and significant

motor impairment in childhood. Prevalence ranges from 1,7–2,1/1 000 live births, and increases with decreasing birth weight and

gestational age. The etiology is multifactorial, including prenatal, peri- and neonatal factors. Diagnosis is mainly clinical, special exams

and tests are under consideration for the uncertain history and nonspecific clinical manifestations. Imaging methods will help establish

a brain lesion and its topography. CP often combines with other deficits (i. e. mental, epilepsy, sensory, speech etc.). Its classification

is based both on the assessment of the tone with dominating physical abnormalities and functional disability. Causal treatment is not

possible, so preventive strategies focus mainly on reducing prematurity, fetal growth retardation, perinatal hypoxia and infections.

Keywords: cerebral palsy (CP), prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, associated deficits, classification

Published: July 29, 2011  Show citation