Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4174468 | Pediatric Clinics of North America | 2008 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Cerebral palsy describes a wide spectrum of motor problems caused by a nonprogressive lesion of the developing brain. It is variably associated with a variety of other developmental and medical problems that present challenges to parents and care providers alike. This article provides an overview of etiology and diagnosis, with a system-based discussion of management.
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Nancy N. Dodge,