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Cerebral palsy

R Chandra1, A K Srivastava, P C Mishra

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, SN Children Hospital, MLN Medical College, Allahabad.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|September 1, 1993
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Cerebral palsy affected 0.29% of pediatric outpatients, with a 1:2 male-to-female ratio and a peak incidence between ages one and two. Early physiotherapy showed promise for improving outcomes in cerebral palsy patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of movement disorders present from birth or early childhood.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of CP is crucial for effective management and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of cerebral palsy among pediatric outdoor cases.
  • To analyze the demographic, clinical, and associated conditions in children with cerebral palsy.
  • To evaluate the potential role of early physiotherapy in managing cerebral palsy.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study conducted between 1988-1990 at SN Children Hospital, Allahabad.
  • Inclusion of seventy-five children diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

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  • Data collection on demographics, clinical presentation (type of CP, muscle tone), age, and associated conditions like mental retardation.

    • Main Results:

    • Cerebral palsy accounted for 0.29% of total pediatric outdoor cases.
    • The male to female ratio was 1:2, with 42.8% of cases aged 1-2 years.
    • Hypertonic CP (3:1 ratio over hypotonic) and hemiplegia (68%) were most common; 24.5% had mental retardation. Hypertonic cases showed better improvement.
    • Early management with pediatric physiotherapy demonstrated a positive impact.

    Conclusions:

    • Cerebral palsy represents a significant pediatric health concern with specific demographic and clinical patterns.
    • The findings highlight the predominance of hypertonic CP and hemiplegia.
    • Early intervention through pediatric physiotherapy is recommended for improving outcomes in children with cerebral palsy.