Full Description
Cerebral palsy poses multiple diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. It is not only a medical and scientific issue, but also one with many social, ethical, and economic implications. With many contributions from top European specialists, this book begins with chapters on the history and terminology, classification, incidence and prevalence, etiology, and neuropathology of cerebral palsy. Then diagnosis is covered with extensive chapters on the clinical characteristics of CP, differential diagnosis, and assessing with ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear/molecular imaging. Finally, detailed chapters provide comprehensive information on the newest treatment modalities for CP, including treatment with botulinum toxin, dorsal rhizotomy, intrathecal pharmacotherapy, stereotactic operations, and more. The book closes with chapters considering the psychological and psychosocial aspects of the condition.With its strong interdisciplinary foundation, this book is certain to be a valuable addition to the library of pediatricians, neurologists, and others who may be involved in the care of patients with cerebral palsy.
Contents
IntroductionHistory and terminologyClassificationIncidence and prevalenceAetiologyNeuropathology of cerebral palsyClinical characteristicsDifferential diagnosis of cerebral palsyPosttraumatic brain damageBrain imaging: ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imagingNuclear (molecular) imaging in CPAdditional clinical problems in children with Cerebral PalsyEpilepsy in cerebral palsyTherapeutic conceptsAlternative treatment methodsOpportunities and limitations in prescribing seating systems - a physiotherapist's perspectiveTreatment with Botulinum ToxinSelective dorsal rhizotomy for the treatment of spasticityOral and intrathecal pharmacotherapy of spasticityLong-term prognosisOrthopaedic management of cerebral palsyScoliosis in infantile cerebral palsyModern stereotactic operations for treatment of cerebral palsyPsychological diagnosisPsychosocial aspects
