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Kibrom Y, Tekeste E, Tesfamariam S, Ogbe Z, Mohammed M. Clinical profile and associated comorbidities of cerebral palsy in children visiting Orotta National Referral Hospital, Eritrea: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pediatr 2024; 24:458. [PMID: 39026171 PMCID: PMC11256470 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-024-04938-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cerebral Palsy (CP) is one of the most common physical disabilities in children. This study aimed to explore the clinical spectrum of CP at Orotta National Referral and Teaching Hospital, including CP subtypes, gross motor function, patterns of associated comorbidities, and possible risk factors in children aged 2 to 12 years. METHODS A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2022 in 153 children with suspected motor symptoms. The Surveillance of CP in Europe (SCPE) decision tree was used as an inclusion criteria guideline and the evaluation of the participants was done using a standardized questionnaire and clinical examination. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and logistic regression were employed to statistically analyze the data. RESULTS Eighty-four children who fulfilled the clinical criteria were included in the study. The median age was 5-years [IQR: 3.8] with an equal distribution of males and females. Quadriplegic CP was the most common subtype (51.2%) followed by unilateral (hemiplegic) CP (22.6%), and dyskinetic CP (14.3%). Most children had severe gross motor impairment GMFCS level IV-V and females were almost three times more likely to have GMFCS level IV/V than males (AOR: 2.70; CI: 1.08-6.72; p-value = 0.033.) More than half (52.4%) of the neonates either did not cry within five minutes and/or needed breathing resuscitation, 55.3% had to be admitted to the NICU with a median of 5 days' hospital stay. Between the first week of birth and the first year of life, 28.6% had trouble feeding, 26.2% had an infection, 10.7% had difficulty breathing, 20.2% had seizures and 6% had jaundice. Feeding problems (64.3%), speech problems of some sort (91.7%), and epilepsy (46.4%) were the most commonly associated comorbidities with CP. CONCLUSIONS The clinical profile of the CP patients was found to be dominated by the spastic subtype and moderate to severe disability. Since perinatal risk factors were found to be dominant, strengthening maternal and child healthcare systems is recommended to minimize incidents of preventable risk factors and the burden of the disability.
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- Yohannes Kibrom
- Orotta National Referral and Teaching Hospital, Asmara, Eritrea.
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- Product Evaluation and Registration Unit, National Medicines and Food Administration, Asmara, Eritrea
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- Orotta National Referral and Teaching Hospital, Asmara, Eritrea
- Orotta School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Asmara, Eritrea
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- Orotta National Referral and Teaching Hospital, Asmara, Eritrea
- Orotta School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Asmara, Eritrea
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Mushta SM, Alghamdi R, Almalki H, Waqas S, Alawwadh A, Barasheed O, Garnan M, McIntyre S, Rashid H, Badawi N, Khandaker G. Saudi Cerebral Palsy Register (SCPR): Protocol on the Methods and Technical Details. J Epidemiol Glob Health 2024; 14:453-461. [PMID: 38358616 PMCID: PMC11176122 DOI: 10.1007/s44197-024-00198-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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This protocol presents a comprehensive proposal for the establishment of the Saudi Cerebral Palsy Register (SCPR), a crucial project for investigating and addressing the prevalence, etiology, and management of cerebral palsy (CP) in Saudi Arabia. The SCPR will not only provide a robust database for ongoing research and analysis but will also serve as a platform for investigating the causes of CP, implementing preventative strategies, and improving the quality of care and outcomes for people with CP and their families in Saudi Arabia. Detailed case definitions, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and data collection protocols are discussed to ensure the integrity and comparability of the data. The plan also outlines strategic funding, institutional and government endorsement, sustainability considerations, potential challenges and proposed solutions, and expected outcomes and impact. These include creating research and educational opportunities, fostering regional and international collaborations, and significantly contributing to CP prevention strategies. Overcoming anticipated obstacles, such as stigma, institutional policies, and collaborations, and securing both necessary funding and endorsements are highlighted as critical for the success of the SCPR. The project is not only aligned with promote prevention of health risks, a target of Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia, but is also expected to have a substantial impact on the health and quality of life of people with CP and their families in Saudi Arabia, serving as inspiration for similar efforts worldwide.
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- Sami Mukhdari Mushta
- Public Health Authority (PHA), 13351, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
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- Public Health Authority (PHA), 13351, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Public Health Agency, Ministry of Health, 12382, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahad Center, Children with Disability Association (CDA), 12273, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Khamis Mushayt Maternity and Children Hospital (KMMCH), 62454, Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia
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- The Executive Administration of Research and Innovation, King Abdullah Medical City in Holy Capital (KAMC-HC), 24246, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Public Health Administration, Asir Health, 62523, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
- Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care, Sydney Children's Hospital Network (SCHN), Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700, Australia
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, 4701, Australia
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Gong C, Liu A, Lian B, Wu X, Zeng P, Hao C, Wang B, Jiang Z, Pang W, Guo J, Zhou S. Prevalence and related factors of epilepsy in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1189648. [PMID: 37576141 PMCID: PMC10416728 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1189648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Objective To study the worldwide prevalence and associated factors of epilepsy in children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and to analyze the differences between various subgroups. Method We identified all potential studies on the prevalence of epilepsy in children and adolescents with CP from PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase. The search time was from the establishment of the database to November 2022. Randomized effects meta-analysis models were used to calculate the prevalence of epilepsy in CP. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression were utilized to further explore heterogeneity between articles and prevalence disparities between subgroups. The funnel plot and Egger's test were used to investigate potential publication bias. Results Seventy-two articles, comprising 53,969 children and adolescents with CP, were included in this study. The results indicated a total epilepsy prevalence of 38.0% (95% CI: 34.8%-41.2%) in CP. The prevalence of epilepsy was 46.4% (95% CI: 41.4%-51.5%) in clinical sample-based studies and 31.6% (95% CI: 28.7%-34.5%) in population-based studies. Meta-regression demonstrated that the sample source, neonatal seizure, family history of epilepsy, EEG or cranial imaging abnormalities, intellectual/cognitive impairment, and topographical types of CP were heterogeneous contributors to the epilepsy prevalence in CP. Conclusion Approximately one-third of children and adolescents with CP have epilepsy, and the sample source can significantly impact the total prevalence of epilepsy. Neonatal seizures, family history of epilepsy, EEG abnormalities, cranial imaging abnormalities, severe intellectual disability, and quadriplegia may be contributing factors to epilepsy comorbid in CP. Further study is required to verify the strength of these associations with epilepsy. This study aids in identifying the clinical characteristics of young people with CP at risk of developing epilepsy, which may assist clinicians in the early prevention and diagnosis of epilepsy within this population.Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=367766, identifier CRD42022367766.
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- Chao Gong
- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
- Jiamusi University Affiliated No.3 Hospital, Jiamusi, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
- Jiamusi University Affiliated No.3 Hospital, Jiamusi, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
- Jiamusi University Affiliated No.3 Hospital, Jiamusi, China
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- School of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Medway Campus Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent, England
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VOLKAN YAZICI M, ÇOBANOĞLU G, YAZICI G, ELBASAN B. Effects of progressive functional ankle exercises in spastic cerebral palsy, plantarflexors versus dorsiflexors: a randomized trial. Turk J Med Sci 2023; 53:1166-1177. [PMID: 38812998 PMCID: PMC10763803 DOI: 10.55730/1300-0144.5682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Background/aim Children with cerebral palsy (CP), even those who have very mild impairment, have lower muscle strength than their typically developing peers. The ankle dorsiflexors (DFs) and plantarflexors (PFs) of children with CP are especially weak. Weakness in the ankle muscles causes problems in functional skills, mobility, and balance in spastic CP (SCP). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of progressive functional exercises (PFEs) on the DF, PF, or dorsi-plantar flexor (DPF) muscles in children with SCP, specifically, the functional mobility, balance, and maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), and compare the effects of strengthening these muscles individually or combined. Materials and methods This randomized trial was conducted between December 1st, 2018, and May 15th, 2019, at Gazi University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Randomly assigned into groups were 27 independently ambulant patients with unilateral/bilateral SCP, where PFEs were applied to the DF, PF, or DPF muscles. Muscle tone, balance, and functional mobility were assessed. The MVC was evaluated by surface electromyography. PFEs were performed 4 times a week, for 6 weeks. Results The spasticity of the PF muscles decreased in all of the groups. PFE of the DF muscles led to an increase in ankle joint range of motion (ROM) and improved functional mobility (p < 0.05). PFE of the PF muscles resulted in improvements in balance and functional mobility (p < 0.05). PFE of the DPF muscles brought about improvements in balance but not in functional mobility (p < 0.05). No significant difference in the MVC was observed in any of the groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion Gains are obtained according to the function of a muscle group. By training the DF muscles, it is possible to improve function and ROM. Furthermore, training the PF muscles led to improvements in balance and functional mobility, indicating that it is possible to bring about positive changes in spastic muscles. This study showed that muscle groups must be exercised according to the intended goal.
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- Melek VOLKAN YAZICI
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yüksek İhtisas University, Ankara,
Turkiye
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara,
Turkiye
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara,
Turkiye
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara,
Turkiye
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Kumar D, Kumar R, Mudgal SK, Ranjan P, Kumar S. The Effects of Botulinum Toxin and Casting in Spastic Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e36851. [PMID: 37123757 PMCID: PMC10142340 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.36851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills in children. One of the most common symptoms of cerebral palsy is spasticity, which is characterised by involuntary muscle contractions and stiffness. Both botulinum toxin and casting have been used as standalone treatments for spasticity in cerebral palsy, but which is better is still unclear. The aim of the present meta-analysis was to compare the effects on spasticity of serial casting and/or botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) in conjunction with or as independent therapies. Studies up to February 2022 were identified in four separate databases. The inclusion criteria were randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that compared different therapies (Botulinum toxin A, or BoNT-A, and casting) and assessed spasticity improvement in children with spastic cerebral palsy who were younger than 18 years old and were published in English. With a 95% confidence interval (CI), the standardised mean difference (SMD) was utilised to calculate treatment effects. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 checklist was followed to undertake the current study. The search for relevant literature in four databases generated 147 results. After the abstract and full-text screening, five publications with a total of 190 cerebral palsy patients were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. In patients with cerebral palsy, both methods - botulinum toxin and casting- apply globally; our systematic review tries to find out the most effective treatment between the two but does not show any significant difference in these methods. As we know, botulinum toxin is expensive, and the casting method is time-consuming and poorly accepted by patients. There is a need for an excellent study to examine the impact of casting and botulinum toxin type A.
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Beltrame G, Scano A, Marino G, Peccati A, Molinari Tosatti L, Portinaro N. Recent developments in muscle synergy analysis in young people with neurodevelopmental diseases: A Systematic Review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1145937. [PMID: 37180039 PMCID: PMC10174248 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1145937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The central nervous system simplifies motor control by sending motor commands activating groups of muscles, known as synergies. Physiological locomotion can be described as a coordinated recruitment of four to five muscle synergies. The first studies on muscle synergies in patients affected by neurological diseases were on stroke survivors. They showed that synergies can be used as biomarkers for motor impairment as they vary in patients with respect to healthy people. Likewise, muscle synergy analysis has been applied to developmental diseases (DD). The need for a comprehensive view of the present findings is crucial for comparing results achieved so far and promote future directions in the field. In the present review, we screened three scientific databases and selected thirty-six papers investigating muscle synergies extracted from locomotion in children affected by DD. Thirty-one articles investigate how cerebral palsy (CP) influences motor control, the currently exploited method in studying motor control in CP and finally the effects of treatments in these patients in terms of synergies and biomechanics; two articles investigate how muscle synergies vary in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and three other articles assess other developmental pathologies, such as chronic and acute neuropathic pain. For CP, most of the studies demonstrate that the number of synergies is lower and that the synergy composition varies in the affected children with respect to normal controls. Still, the predictability of treatment's effects and the etiology of muscle synergy variation are open questions, as it has been reported that treatments minimally modify synergies, even if they improve biomechanics. The application of different algorithms in extracting synergies might bring about more subtle differences. Considering DMD, no correlation was found between non-neural muscle weakness and muscle modules' variation, while in chronic pain a decreased number of synergies was observed as a possible consequence of plastic adaptations. Even if the potential of the synergistic approach for clinical and rehabilitation practices is recognized, there is not full consensus on protocols nor widely accepted guidelines for the systematic clinical adoption of the method in DD. We critically commented on the current findings, on the methodological issues and the relative open points, and on the clinical impact of muscle synergies in neurodevelopmental diseases to fill the gap for applying the method in clinical practice.
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- Giulia Beltrame
- Residency Program in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universitá degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Institute of Intelligent Industrial Systems and Technologies for Advanced Manufacturing (STIIMA), Italian Council of National Research (CNR), Milan, Italy
- *Correspondence: Alessandro Scano,
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- Physiotherapy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center—IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Institute of Intelligent Industrial Systems and Technologies for Advanced Manufacturing (STIIMA), Italian Council of National Research (CNR), Milan, Italy
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- Residency Program in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universitá degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Sharma A, Vats S, Chahal A. Physical Exercises in Combination with Botulinum Toxin in Treating Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Literature Review. J Lifestyle Med 2022; 12:138-147. [PMID: 36628177 PMCID: PMC9798879 DOI: 10.15280/jlm.2022.12.3.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Botulinum Toxin type-A (BoNT-A) is a safe and effective treatment for reducing spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP). BoNT-A injection into the muscles alleviate spasticity by interrupting neurotransmission at motor endplate (MEP). Physical activities combined with botulinum injections can help children with CP to become physically independent and improve their health-related quality of life. Methods 'Botulinum toxin' and 'Physical exercises' for children and adolescents, were searched in three major online databases (PubMed, Science Direct, and Scopus). Through the inclusion and exclusion processes from total 1,233, nine articles were selected for review. Results All studies included were experimental trials including various interventions. Botulinum toxins when paired with physical exercises to treat hypertonia, a condition in which a little change in tone can affect a child's balance, strength and motor function, as well as secondary concerns such as malalignment and repair contractures. Conclusion BoNT and physical exercises are two promising therapeutic techniques for treating children with CP that enable them for enhancing use and function of their afflicted limb.
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- Abhishek Sharma
- Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Physiotherapy, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Haryana, India,Corresponding author: Abhishek Sharma, Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Physiotherapy, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana 133207, IndiaTel: 91-1731-274475, Fax: 91-7404-606942, E-mail:
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Haryana, India
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Haryana, India
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Salphale VG, Kovela RK, Qureshi MI. Appraisal of the Effectiveness of Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Methods to Optimize Balance and Gait in an Eight-Year-Old Child. Cureus 2022; 14:e29648. [PMID: 36320954 PMCID: PMC9608906 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.29648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Among the different variants of cerebral palsy (CP), spastic diplegia has a greater frequency than the other variants, with each subtype having a diverse clinical presentation. Pelvic asymmetry is observed frequently in children with spastic diplegia which influences the functional abilities of the child such as balancing abilities and independent walking. Currently, physical therapists tackle this condition through numerous strategies of treatment, with each treatment strategy having its own significance. This case report emphasizes the effectiveness of pelvic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques in optimizing the balance and gait parameters in an eight-year-old female child who presented with spastic diplegia. The child came into the outpatient Department of Neuro Physiotherapy with complaints of delay in attaining milestones according to her age as well as her inability to balance and walk on her toes. History revealed that there was a delayed cry pointing toward birth asphyxia and the linkage of birth asphyxia in the emergence of CP. Pelvic PNF has a beneficial impact on optimizing trunk control and stability. This research presents evidence that pelvic PNF optimizes the balancing capacities and gait parameters and rectifies the malalignment of the pelvis in children with spastic diplegia. The findings of this case report prove that pelvic malalignment which influences the balance and walking abilities of the child can be rectified and tackled with pelvic PNF techniques.
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Elwagei Ahmed S. Physicians' Ineffective Communication Leading to Cerebral Injuries in Children With Cerebral Palsy. Cureus 2022; 14:e29510. [PMID: 36299928 PMCID: PMC9588399 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.29510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Inspirational enlightenment has guided me to write this review article while encountering, during my practice as a pediatrician, referred cases of previously stable, positively progressing cerebral palsy (CP) children who had not yet celebrated their first teen birthday but ended up being in a deep coma and mechanical ventilation-dependent post a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. The dramatic end was believed to be probably caused by food aspiration, which could have been prevented by effective counseling to the in-denial, struggling parents about their children’s condition. This report tries to emphasize the importance of effective communication between physicians and caregivers of children who were diagnosed with CP. The importance is elaborated by linking the level of the provided communication/education to the caregivers with cerebral injuries, such as intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), which potentially could have been prevented among CP children. The sequence of the injury is believed to be initiated by aspiration of food, which resulted in apnea/asphyxia, followed by a cardiopulmonary arrest outside hospital settings. Such a life-threatening event is hypothesized to be the leading cause of non-reversible intracranial injuries to the CP child of misinformed/unaware parents. Data on unsolved parental status, parent-provider miscommunications, and aspiration pneumonia leading to cerebral injuries and their permanent neurological insult in CP children were reviewed.
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Jadavji Z, Zewdie E, Kelly D, Kinney-Lang E, Robu I, Kirton A. Establishing a Clinical Brain-Computer Interface Program for Children With Severe Neurological Disabilities. Cureus 2022; 14:e26215. [PMID: 35891842 PMCID: PMC9307353 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.26215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background: Children with severe motor impairment but intact cognition are deprived of fundamental human rights. Quadriplegic cerebral palsy is the most common scenario where rehabilitation options remain limited. Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) represent a potential solution, but pediatric populations have been neglected. Direct engagement of children and families could provide meaningful opportunities while informing program development. We describe a patient-centered, clinical, non-invasive pediatric BCI program. Methods: Eligible children were identified within a population-based, tertiary care children’s hospital. Criteria included 1) age six to 18 years, 2) severe physical disability (non-ambulatory, minimal hand use), 3) severely limited speech, and 4) evidence of grade 1 cognitive capacity. After initial screening for BCI competency, participants attended regular sessions, attempting commercially available and customized systems to play computer games, control devices, and attempt communication. Results: We report the first 10 participants (median 11 years, range 6-16, 60% male). Over 334 hours of participation, there were no serious adverse events. BCI training was well tolerated, with favorable feedback from children and parents. All but one participant demonstrated the ability to perform BCI tasks. The majority performed well, using motor imagery based tasks for games and entertainment. Difficulties were most significant using P300, visual evoked potential based paradigms where maintenance of attention was challenging. Children and families expressed interest in continuing and informing program development. Conclusions: Patient-centered clinical BCI programs are feasible for children with severe disabilities. Carefully selected participants can often learn quickly to perform meaningful tasks on readily available systems. Patient and family motivation and engagement appear high.
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Chen X, Zhang J, Wu Y, Tucker R, Baird GL, Domonoske R, Barrios-Anderson A, Lim YP, Bath K, Walsh EG, Stonestreet BS. Inter-alpha Inhibitor Proteins Ameliorate Brain Injury and Improve Behavioral Outcomes in a Sex-Dependent Manner After Exposure to Neonatal Hypoxia Ischemia in Newborn and Young Adult Rats. Neurotherapeutics 2022; 19:528-549. [PMID: 35290609 PMCID: PMC9226254 DOI: 10.1007/s13311-022-01217-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Hypoxic-ischemic (HI) brain injury is a major contributor to neurodevelopmental morbidities. Inter-alpha inhibitor proteins (IAIPs) have neuroprotective effects on HI-related brain injury in neonatal rats. However, the effects of treatment with IAIPs on sequential behavioral, MRI, and histopathological abnormalities in the young adult brain after treatment with IAIPs in neonates remain to be determined. The objective of this study was to examine the neuroprotective effects of IAIPs at different neurodevelopmental stages from newborn to young adults after exposure of neonates to HI injury. IAIPs were given as 11-sequential 30-mg/kg doses to postnatal (P) day 7-21 rats after right common carotid artery ligation and exposure to 90 min of 8% oxygen. The resulting brain edema and injury were examined by T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cresyl violet staining, respectively. The mean T2 values of the ipsilateral hemisphere from MRI slices 6 to 10 were reduced in IAIP-treated HI males + females on P8, P9, and P10 and females on P8, P9, P10, and P14. IAIP treatment reduced hemispheric volume atrophy by 44.5 ± 29.7% in adult male + female P42 rats and improved general locomotor abilities measured by the righting reflex over time at P7.5, P8, and P9 in males + females and males and muscle strength/endurance measured by wire hang on P16 in males + females and females. IAIPs provided beneficial effects during the learning phase of the Morris water maze with females exhibiting beneficial effects. IAIPs confer neuroprotection from HI-related brain injury in neonates and even in adult rats and beneficial MRI and behavioral benefits in a sex-dependent manner.
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- Xiaodi Chen
- Department of Pediatrics, Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women &101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI, 02905-2499, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women &101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI, 02905-2499, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women &101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI, 02905-2499, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women &101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI, 02905-2499, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Biostatistics Core Lifespan Hospital System, Rhode Island Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women &101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI, 02905-2499, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women &101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI, 02905-2499, USA
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- ProThera Biologics, Inc, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Division of Developmental Neuroscience, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women &101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI, 02905-2499, USA.
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Death by fecaloma. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 2021; 18:201-204. [PMID: 34735683 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-021-00438-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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A 59-year-old man with a history of cerebral palsy and dextroscoliosis died in a group home. He required supplemental oxygen and had no bowel movement for weeks prior to death. At autopsy, the abdomen was markedly distended and there were flexion contractures of the legs. Postmortem computed tomography revealed a dilated digestive tract and fecal loading in the sigmoid and rectum, marked upwardly displaced diaphragm and scoliosis. On internal examination, the diaphragm was displaced rostrally and the rectosigmoid colon contained 2.5 kg of fecaloma with two rectal fecaliths. Severe scoliosis with marked reduction in volume of thoracic cavity was present. Microscopic examination revealed chronic aspiration pneumonia and chronic pulmonary hypertension. Overall, four factors led to respiratory failure: fecaloma; cerebral palsy; scoliosis; and chronic aspiration pneumonia. Based on clinicopathological correlation, the cause of death was determined to be a combination of these factors, and the key acute factor was the fecaloma.
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Dasoju V, Kovela RK, Tedla JS, Sangadala DR, Reddy RS. Psychometric properties of trunk impairment scale in children with spastic diplegia. Sci Rep 2021; 11:18529. [PMID: 34535713 PMCID: PMC8448770 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98104-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) is a valid and reliable tool to assess trunk impairment in children with heterogeneous cerebral palsy. The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of the TIS in assessing children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. The sample was a total of 30 subjects (15 = boys, 15 = girls). All subjects underwent an assessment of the sitting component of the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 and TIS by rater 1. Rater one observed video recordings within 24 h and scored TIS for intra-rater reliability, while rater two did likewise after 48 h for inter-rater reliability. The mean and standard deviation of the TIS and sitting components of the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 were 15.66 ± 4.20 and 52.36 ± 6.26, respectively. We established intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the TIS with Intra Class Correlation Coefficient 0.991 and 0.972, respectively. The concurrent validity of the TIS with the sitting component of the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 was good, with an r-value of 0.844 (p < 0.001). This study showed the excellent intra-rater and inter-rater reliability and high concurrent validity of the TIS in assessing children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
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- Vedasri Dasoju
- Department of Physical Therapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Secunderabad, India
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- Department of Neuro Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Stoyanov GS, Dzhenkov DL, Popov H, Lyutfi E, Petkova L. Cerebral Palsy, COVID-19, and Neurolipidosis in an 18-Year-Old Female. Cureus 2021; 13:e18294. [PMID: 34722070 PMCID: PMC8547376 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic started, children and young adults have seldom been placed in high-risk groups, despite reports that they are at increased risk of severe forms of the disease and death in the presence of comorbidities. Herein we report an autopsy case of an 18-year-old female with a history of cerebral palsy (CP), recurrent respiratory infections, and newly diagnosed COVID-19, and who expired 22 days after presenting with symptoms of the disease. Gross findings were concurrent with CP-significant hypotrophy, with deep and wide brain sulci. The lungs grossly were with increased weight and blood-filled. Histopathology of the respiratory system showed the well-established COVID-19-associated alveolar multinucleated cells, type two pneumocyte hyperplasia, and vascular changes. Furthermore, foci of groups of enlarged cells with foamy cytoplasm were identified in the pulmonary interstitium. Similar changes were also seen in the spleen, liver, and central nervous system, concurrent with an unrecognized lipid storage disease. The clinically unrecognized neurolipidosis, corresponding morphologically and clinically to Niemann-Pick disease type B, leading to interstitial lung disease and recurrent respiratory infections, inevitably played a role in the severity and progression of COVID-19 in our case, despite the age.
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- George S Stoyanov
- General and Clinical Pathology/Forensic Medicine and Deontology, Medical University of Varna, Varna, BGR
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- General and Clinical Pathology/Forensic Medicine and Deontology, Medical University of Varna, Varna, BGR
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- General and Clinical Pathology/Forensic Medicine and Deontology, Medical University of Varna, Varna, BGR
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- Neurological Diseases and Neuroscience, Medical University of Varna, Varna, BGR
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- General and Clinical Pathology/Forensic Medicine and Deontology, Medical University of Varna, Varna, BGR
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Pool D, Elliott C. Kindy Moves: a protocol for establishing the feasibility of an activity-based intervention on goal attainment and motor capacity delivered within an interdisciplinary framework for preschool aged children with cerebral palsy. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e046831. [PMID: 34389566 PMCID: PMC8365782 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Preschool aged children with cerebral palsy (CP) and like conditions are at risk of performing below their peers in key skill areas of school readiness. Kindy Moves was developed to support school readiness in preschool aged children with CP and like conditions that are dependent on physical assistance and equipment throughout the day. The primary aims are to determine the feasibility of motor-based interventions that are functional and goal directed, adequately dosed and embedded into a play environment with interdisciplinary support to optimise goal-driven outcomes. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Forty children with CP and like conditions aged between 2 and 5 years with a Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level of III-V or equivalent, that is, dependent on physical assistance and equipment will be recruited in Western Australia. Participants will undertake a 4-week programme, comprised three, 2-hour sessions a week consisting of floor time, gross motor movement and play (30 min), locomotor treadmill training (30 min), overground walking in gait trainers (30 min) and table-top activities (30 min). The programme is group based with 3-4 children of similar GMFCS levels in each group. However, each child will be supported by their own therapist providing an interdisciplinary and goal directed approach. Primary outcomes of this feasibility study will be goal attainment (Goal Attainment Scale) and secondary outcomes will include Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, 10 metre walk test, Children's Functional Independence Measure, Sleep Disturbance Scale, Infant and Toddler Quality of Life Questionnaire, Peabody Developmental Motor Scale and Gross Motor Function Measure. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, post intervention (4 weeks) and retention at the 4-week follow-up. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval was obtained from Curtin University Human Ethics Committee (HRE2019-0073). Results will be disseminated through published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations and public seminars for stakeholder groups. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12619000064101p).
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- Dayna Pool
- School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- The Healthy Strides Foundation, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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Blood Plasma Metabolic Profile of Newborns with Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy by GC-MS. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:6677271. [PMID: 34258280 PMCID: PMC8249136 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6677271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Early diagnosis of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) is crucial in preventing neurodevelopmental disabilities and reducing morbidity and mortality. The study was to investigate the plasma metabolic signatures in the peripheral blood of HIE newborns and explore the potential diagnostic biomarkers. Method In the present study, 24 newborns with HIE and 24 healthy controls were recruited. The plasma metabolites were measured by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and the raw data was standardized by the EigenMS method. Significantly differential metabolites were identified by multivariate statistics. Pathway enrichment was performed by bioinformatics analysis. Meanwhile, the diagnostic value of candidate biomarkers was evaluated. Result The multivariate statistical models showed a robust capacity to distinguish the HIE cases from the controls. 52 metabolites were completely annotated. 331 significantly changed pathways were enriched based on seven databases, including 33 overlapped pathways. Most of them were related to amino acid metabolism, energy metabolism, neurotransmitter biosynthesis, pyrimidine metabolism, the regulation of HIF by oxygen, and GPCR downstream signaling. 14 candidate metabolites showed great diagnostic potential on HIE. Among them, alpha-ketoglutaric acid has the potential to assess the severity of HIE in particular. Conclusion The blood plasma metabolic profile could comprehensively reflect the metabolic disorders of the whole body under hypoxia-ischaemic injury. Several candidate metabolites may serve as promising biomarkers for the early diagnosis of HIE. Further validation based on large clinical samples and the establishment of guidelines for the clinical application of mass spectrometry data standardization methods are imperative in the future.
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Anjugam P, Mahesh Mathian V, Gawthaman M, Vinod S, Yamuna Devi E. Salivary Biomarker Levels and Oral Health Status of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Their Healthy Siblings: A Comparative Study. Rambam Maimonides Med J 2021; 12:RMMJ.10437. [PMID: 33938802 PMCID: PMC8092958 DOI: 10.5041/rmmj.10437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The dental needs of cerebral palsy children are an area of study much in need of attention. The neglect of this aspect should be rectified, and simpler diagnostic methodologies should be established and used to serve this purpose. AIM This study aimed to determine oral health status and salivary biomarkers (salivary flow rate, pH, buffering capacity) among children with cerebral palsy (CP), to compare their data with that of their healthy siblings, and to evaluate the relationship between salivary biomarkers and dental caries. METHODS A total of 30 CP children (study group) and 30 normal healthy siblings (controls) were selected between the ages of 5 and 12 years. Salivary biomarkers were assessed, and oral health status was examined. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Chi-square test was used for comparison of oral health status. Unpaired t test was used to compare caries indexes (decay/filled teeth-primary dentition [dft] and decay/missing/filled teeth-permanent dentition [DMFT]) and salivary biomarkers between the groups. Pearson correlation was used to find the correlation between salivary biomarkers and caries. RESULTS The dft scores were significantly higher in the study group (P<0.05). The pH values and salivary flow rates were significantly lower in the study group (P<0.05 and P<0.001, respectively). There was a significant correlation between DMFT scores and salivary flow rate in the study group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Low pH and low salivary flow rate might be risk factors for dental caries in CP populations; moreover, the significant correlation between DMFT score and salivary flow rate suggests that salivary flow rate could be used as a screening tool for assessing at-risk subjects in such populations.
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Goyal N, Arora S, Kulshreshtha P, Gupta P. Microsurgical DREZotomy in Spastic Cerebral Palsy: Poor Man's Baclofen Pump. World Neurosurg 2021; 149:e170-e177. [PMID: 33618044 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.02.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Using an intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump for severe refractory spastic cerebral palsy is not a viable option in resource-constraint settings. Therefore authors assessed the role of microsurgical dorsal root entry zone-otomy (MDT) as an alternative for patients in whom the circumstances did not allow ITB pump placement. METHODS A prospective clinical study was conducted from August 2016 to July 2020. All patients of spastic cerebral palsy (with III-IV Ashworth grade) who underwent MDT were included. Preoperative and postoperative Ashworth grade and Gross Motor Function Classification System level were assessed along with any change in power, sensation, and bladder functions postoperatively. At last follow-up, the patients' main care providers were asked to rate the effect of surgery (on scale of 0-5) on ease of providing care related to 6 activities of daily living. RESULTS Seven patients (5 males, 2 females) of spastic cerebral palsy with an age range of 6-21 years underwent MDT over the study period. Six patients had spastic diplegia, and 1 had spastic hemiplegia. Preoperative Ashworth grade in all patients was 3-4 in various involved muscle groups. Four patients with spastic diplegia underwent MDT at L3-S1 level bilaterally, 2 patients with spastic diplegia and spastic bladder underwent MDT at L3-S4 level bilaterally, and 1 patient with right-sided spastic hemiplegia underwent MDT at C5-T1 level and L3-S1 level on the right side. Postoperative Ashworth grade in all patients improved to 0-1. The improvement in mean Ashworth grade was from 3.14 ± 0.378 preoperatively to 0.29 ± 0.488 (P value = 0.000). Most care providers reported improvement in their ability to do physiotherapy, position, clothe, ambulate, and maintain patient's personal hygiene. Care providers of 6 patients reported that they were likely to recommend MDT to another similar patient. CONCLUSIONS MDT is a cost-effective tool in deceasing limb spasticity in spastic cerebral palsy, especially for those who cannot afford ITB placement.
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- Nishant Goyal
- Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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Djuwantono T, Aviani JK, Permadi W, Achmad TH, Halim D. Risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children born from different ART treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurodev Disord 2020; 12:33. [PMID: 33308140 PMCID: PMC7734782 DOI: 10.1186/s11689-020-09347-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Various techniques in assisted reproductive technology (ART) have been developed as solutions for specific infertility problems. It is important to gain consensual conclusions on the actual risks of neurodevelopmental disorders among children who are born from ART. This study aimed to quantify the relative risks of cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and behavioral problems in children from different ART methods by using systematic review and meta-analysis. Healthcare providers could use the results of this study to suggest the suitable ART technique and plan optimum postnatal care. METHODS Pubmed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases were used to search for studies up to January 2020. Of the 181 screened full manuscripts, 17 studies (9.39%) fulfilled the selection criteria. Based on the Newcastle-Ottawa scale ratings, 7 studies were excluded, resulting in 10 studies that were eventually included in the meta-analyses. Mantel-Haenszel risk ratio model was used in the meta-analysis, and the results are described using forest plot with 95% confidence interval. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 value. RESULTS Pooled evaluation of 10 studies showed that the risk of cerebral palsy in children from assisted reproductive technology (ART) is higher than children from natural conceptions (risk ratio [RR] 1.82, [1.41, 2.34]; P = 0.00001). Risk of intellectual disability (RR 1.46, [1.03, 2.08]; P = 0.03) and ASD (RR 1.49 [1.05, 2.11]; P = 0.03) are higher in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) children compared to conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) children. The differences in the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children born after frozen and fresh embryo transfers are not significant. Analysis on potential cofounder effects, including multiple birth, preterm birth, and low birth body weight highlight possibilities of significant correlation to the risks of neurodevelopmental disorders. CONCLUSIONS Pooled estimates suggest that children born after ART are at higher risk of acquiring cerebral palsy. ICSI treatment causes higher risk of intellectual disability and ASD. These findings suggest the importance of the availability of intensive care unit at the time of delivery and long-term developmental evaluation particularly in children from ICSI.
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- Tono Djuwantono
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran/Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. .,Bandung Fertility Center, Limijati Mother and Child Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.
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- Bandung Fertility Center, Limijati Mother and Child Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran/Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.,Research Center for Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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Hulst RY, Voorman JM, Pillen S, Ketelaar M, Visser-Meily JM, Verschuren O. Parental perspectives on care for sleep in children with cerebral palsy: a wake-up call. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:458-467. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1770873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Raquel Y. Hulst
- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sports, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht, The Netherland
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- Center for Sleep Medicine, Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sports, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht, The Netherland
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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The effects of an eight-week multi-model sport activity home programme on function of children with cerebral palsy. BIOMEDICAL HUMAN KINETICS 2020. [DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2020-0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Study aim: This study was performed to investigate the effects of an eight-week multi-model sport activity home programme on function of children with cerebral palsy.
Material and methods: The study included 44 patients (11 girls, and 33 boys) aged between 4 and 11 years, having spastic diplegic and hemiplegic cerebral palsy, and receiving physical treatment from the rehabilitation centre. The 44 patients were divided into two groups each consisting of 22 children as the experimental group and control group. The mean age, height and weight were 8.27 ± 2.10 years, 123.36 ± 17.33 cm and 25.45 ± 8.87 kg in the experimental group, while the same parameters were 7.27 ± 2.80 years, 109.36 ± 16.99 cm and 20.20 ± 7.16 kg in the control group. Before taking measurements, the consent forms were signed by the families of patients with CP. The physical therapy programme based on the Bobath NDT method which took forty minutes was applied to both groups two days per week. Also, the multi-model sport activity home programme which took 50 minutes was applied regularly during eight weeks and five days a week in the Experimental Group. The Impact on Family Scale, the Gross Motor Function Classification System, the Gross Motor Function Measure, One Minute Walk Test, the time standing on the left and right foot, and Visual Pain Analog Scale were evaluated before and after the eight-week multi-model sport activity home programme.
Results: There were no significant differences in some measurements including the Gross Motor Function Classification System, the Gross Motor Function Measure, One Minute Walk Test, and the time standing on the left and right foot. A significant difference was found only in the Visual Pain Analog Scale (p = 0.003).
Conclusion: The effects of the eight-week multi-model sport activity home programme can contribute to a decrease in pain level of children with cerebral palsy.
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Maharaj SS, White TL, Kaka B. Does the physiotherapy management of children with cerebral palsy differ between urban and rural public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal? A physiotherapist’s perspective. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2018.1536892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Sonill S. Maharaj
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Cerebral Palsy. Considerations Upon 249 Consecutive Patients and Review of Literature. CURRENT HEALTH SCIENCES JOURNAL 2020; 45:405-411. [PMID: 32110443 PMCID: PMC7014978 DOI: 10.12865/chsj.45.04.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Aim: to determine the prevalence of cerebral palsy (C.P.) among children and to describe its main characteristics (clinical forms, treatment plan, and results). Material and Methods: 249 C.P were studied (120 boys and 129 girls, aged between 0 and 12 years) during 2,321 consecutive clinic visits (incidence 10.7%) to a private pediatric orthopedic clinic in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between 2011 and 2016. Spastic type was the main clinical form (231=92.8%), spastic diplegia being the most frequent (166=71.9%). The treatment was complex: conservative only in 42.2%; surgery indicated in 149 (59.8%) cases was performed only in 81 cases, by means of muscle and/or bone procedures, depending on the lesion balance. Results. The postoperative results were excellent in 2.4% of cases, acceptable to some extent in 93.8% and poor in 3.8%. We registered a recurrence rate of 14.8%, a postoperative morbidity rate of 6.17% with a postoperative mortality rate of 0. Treatment results could not be assessed in 129 (51.9%) cases due to lack of follow up. Conclusion: 1. C.P. represents the third most common diagnosis in pediatric orthopedic private practice. 2. The treatment results were acceptable in most cases, but not optimal. 3. Gait analysis using in the preoperative planning could improve significantly the outcome, especially in complicated cases.
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Effectiveness of electrical stimulation after administration of botulinum toxin in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy: A prospective, randomized clinical study. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil 2019; 65:16-23. [PMID: 31453540 DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2019.2236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of electrical stimulation to agonist muscles after injection of Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (SDCP). Patients and methods Between October 2009 and October 2010, 38 patients with SDCP (19 males, 19 females; mean age 6.3 years; range, 4 to 10 years) were included. The patients were able to walk independently or with minimal assistance by foot equine and had spasticity in the calf muscles between Grades 1+ and 3 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). The patients received either BTX-A injection + electrical stimulation (Group 1, n=19) or BTX-A injection alone (Group 2, n=19). All patients were evaluated using the MAS, Penn Spasm Frequency Scale (PSFS), Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) (Dimensions D and E), and walking velocity. Results A decrease in spasticity was evident for the right, left, and bilateral lower extremities for both groups (p<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the MAS, PSFS, GMFM-88 (Dimensions D and E), and walking velocity between the groups. Conclusion Our study results showed that both patient groups benefited from the treatment and the administration of electrical stimulation to the gastrocnemius motor points produced no additional benefit for patients with SDCP.
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Lampe R, Blumenstein T, Turova V, Alves-Pinto A. Mobile communication jacket for people with severe speech impairment. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2017; 13:280-286. [PMID: 28447491 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2017.1319427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder caused by damage to motor control areas of the developing brain during early childhood. Motor disorders can also affect the ability to produce clear speech and to communicate. The aim of this study was to develop and to test a prototype of an assistive tool with an embedded mobile communication device to support patients with severe speech impairments. METHODS A prototype was developed by equipping a cycling jacket with a display, a small keyboard, a LED and an alarm system, all controlled by a microcontroller. Functionality of the prototype was tested in six participants (aged 7-20 years) with cerebral palsy and global developmental disorder and three healthy persons. A patient questionnaire consisting of seven items was used as an evaluation tool. RESULTS A working prototype of the communication jacket was developed and tested. The questionnaire elicited positive responses from participants. Improvements to correct revealed weaknesses were proposed. Enhancements like voice output of pre-selected phrases and enlarged display were implemented. CONCLUSIONS Integration in a jacket makes the system mobile and continuously available to the user. The communication jacket may be of great benefit to patients with motor and speech impairments. Implications for Rehabilitation The communication jacket developed can be easily used by people with movement and speech impairment. All technical components are integrated in a garment and do not have to be held with the hands or transported separately. The system is adaptable to individual use. Both expected and unexpected events can be dealt with, which contributes to the quality of life and self-fulfilment.
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- Renée Lampe
- a Research Unit of the Buhl-Strohmaier-Foundation for Paediatric Neuro-Orthopaedics and Cerebral Palsy of the Clinic for Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics , Clinic 'rechts der Isar' of the Technical University of Munich , Munich , Germany.,b Markus Würth Professor Fellowship , Clinic 'rechts der Isar' of the Technical University of Munich , Munich , Germany
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- a Research Unit of the Buhl-Strohmaier-Foundation for Paediatric Neuro-Orthopaedics and Cerebral Palsy of the Clinic for Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics , Clinic 'rechts der Isar' of the Technical University of Munich , Munich , Germany
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- a Research Unit of the Buhl-Strohmaier-Foundation for Paediatric Neuro-Orthopaedics and Cerebral Palsy of the Clinic for Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics , Clinic 'rechts der Isar' of the Technical University of Munich , Munich , Germany
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- a Research Unit of the Buhl-Strohmaier-Foundation for Paediatric Neuro-Orthopaedics and Cerebral Palsy of the Clinic for Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics , Clinic 'rechts der Isar' of the Technical University of Munich , Munich , Germany
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common chronic motor disorder with associated cognitive, communicative, and seizure disorders. Children with CP have a higher risk of dental problems creating significant morbidity that can further affect their wellbeing and negatively impact their quality of life. Screening for dental disease should be part of the initial assessment of any child with CP. The objective of this article is to present an updated overview of dental health issues in children with CP and outline important preventative and practical strategies to the management of this common comorbidity. Providing adequate oral care requires adaptation of special dental skills to help families manage the ongoing health issues that may arise. As oral health is increasingly recognized as a foundation for general wellbeing, caregivers for CP patients should be considered an important component of the oral health team and must become knowledgeable and competent in home oral health practices.
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- Basil M Jan
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Charpak N, de la Hoz AM, Villegas J, Gil F. Discriminant ability of the Infant Neurological International Battery (INFANIB) as a screening tool for the neurological follow-up of high-risk infants in Colombia. Acta Paediatr 2016; 105:e195-9. [PMID: 26913581 DOI: 10.1111/apa.13377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2015] [Revised: 01/03/2016] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to assess the discriminative ability of the Infant Neurological International Battery (INFANIB), applied at 3, 6 and 9 months of corrected age (CA), on neurological outcomes at 1 year of CA. METHOD An observational analytic study was conducted on a cohort of 5857 infants, followed up to 1 year of CA in a Kangaroo Mother Care programme from 1993 to 2010 in Bogotá, Colombia. Infants were included if they had two complete INFANIB results at 3 or 6 or 9 months of CA and at 12 months of CA, including the Griffiths Scale. The outcome was defined as the presence of a neurological abnormality, as evidenced by the results of both the INFANIB and Griffiths Scale. RESULTS The sensitivity of the INFANIB at 3 months was 62.2%, and specificity was 76.1%, with a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) area of 0.69. At 6 months, the results were 77.5% for sensitivity and 74.4% for specificity (ROC 0.76), and at 9 months, they were 77.2% for sensitivity and 91.1% for specificity (ROC 0.84). CONCLUSION The INFANIB was an appropriate neurological screening test with regard to determining which Colombian infants would benefit from a timely intervention for neuromotor disorders.
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- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Bogotá Colombia
- Hospital Universitario San Ignacio; Bogotá Colombia
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- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Bogotá Colombia
- Hospital Universitario San Ignacio; Bogotá Colombia
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Association Between Osteopontin Gene Polymorphisms and Cerebral Palsy in a Chinese Population. Neuromolecular Med 2016; 18:232-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s12017-016-8397-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 04/15/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Zanon MA, Porfírio GJM, Riera R, Martimbianco ALC. Neurodevelopmental treatment approaches for children with cerebral palsy. Hippokratia 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Márcia A Zanon
- UNCISAL; Faculdade Estácio de Alagoas; Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program; Rua Dr. Jorge de Lima, 113 - Trapiche da Barra Maceió Alagoas Brazil 57010 300
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- Centro de Estudos de Saúde Baseada em Evidências e Avaliação Tecnológica em Saúde; Cochrane Brazil; Rua Borges Lagoa, 564 cj 63 São Paulo SP Brazil 04038-000
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- Centro de Estudos de Saúde Baseada em Evidências e Avaliação Tecnológica em Saúde; Cochrane Brazil; Rua Borges Lagoa, 564 cj 63 São Paulo SP Brazil 04038-000
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- Centro de Estudos de Saúde Baseada em Evidências e Avaliação Tecnológica em Saúde; Cochrane Brazil; Rua Borges Lagoa, 564 cj 63 São Paulo SP Brazil 04038-000
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Keeratisiroj O, Thawinchai N, Siritaratiwat W, Buntragulpoontawee M. Prognostic Predictors for Ambulation in Thai Children With Cerebral Palsy Aged 2 to 18 Years. J Child Neurol 2015; 30:1812-8. [PMID: 25922262 DOI: 10.1177/0883073815582267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2014] [Accepted: 03/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The objectives of this study were to determine prognostic predictors for ambulation among Thai children with cerebral palsy and identify their ambulatory status. A retrospective cohort study was performed at 6 special schools or hospitals for children with physical disabilities. The prognostic predictors for ambulation were analyzed by multivariable ordinal continuation ratio logistic regression. The 533 participants aged 2 to 18 years were divided into 3 groups: 186 with independent ambulation (Gross Motor Function Classification System [GMFCS I-II]), 71 with assisted ambulation (Gross Motor Function Classification System III), and 276 with nonambulation (Gross Motor Function Classification System IV-V). The significant positive predictors for ambulation were type of cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia, spastic hemiplegia, dyskinesia, ataxia, hypotonia, and mixed type), sitting independently at age 2 years, and eating independently. These predictors were used to develop clinical scoring for predicting the future ability to walk among Thai children with cerebral palsy.
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- Orawan Keeratisiroj
- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance (BNOJPH), Khon Kaen University, Thailand
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Sharma A, Sane H, Kulkarni P, D'sa M, Gokulchandran N, Badhe P. Improved Quality of Life in A Case of Cerebral Palsy after Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cell Transplantation. CELL JOURNAL 2015. [PMID: 26199918 PMCID: PMC4503853 DOI: 10.22074/cellj.2016.3754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non progressive, demyelinating disorder that affects a child's development and posture and may be associated with sensation, cognition, communication and perception abnormalities. In CP, cerebral white matter is injured resulting in the loss of oligodendrocytes. This causes damage to the myelin and disruption of nerve conduction. Cell therapy is being explored as an alternate therapeutic strategy as there is no treatment currently available for CP. To study the benefits of this treatment we have administered autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs) to a 12-year-old CP case. He was clinically re-evaluated after six months and found to demonstrate positive clinical and functional outcomes. His trunk strength, upper limb control, hand functions, walking stability, balance, posture and coordination improved. His ability to perform activities of daily living improved. On repeating the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), the score increased from 90 to 113. A repeat positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) scan of the brain six months after intervention showed progression of the mean standard deviation values towards normalization which correlated to the functional changes. At one year, all clinical improvements have remained. This indicated that cell transplantation may improve quality of life and have a potential for treatment of CP.
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- Alok Sharma
- Department of Medical Services and Clinical Research, NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute, StemAsia Hospital and Research Centre, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Research and Development, NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute, StemAsia Hospital and Research Centre, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Research and Development, NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute, StemAsia Hospital and Research Centre, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation, NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute, StemAsia Hospital and Research Centre, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Services and Clinical Research, NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute, StemAsia Hospital and Research Centre, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Services and Clinical Research, NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute, StemAsia Hospital and Research Centre, Navi Mumbai, India
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Sherief AEAA, Abo Gazya AA, Abd El Gafaar MA. Integrated effect of treadmill training combined with dynamic ankle foot orthosis on balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HUMAN GENETICS 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmhg.2014.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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We present a case of a 9-month-old boy with a history of unequal hand movements, right-hand preference on physical examination, and cortical dysplasia on brain magnetic resonance imaging who was eventually diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Although spasticity involving one or more limbs is the most common neurologic sign of CP, there can be a variety of other presenting symptoms including early hand preference, hypotonia, and oral motor dysfunction. In addition, traditional risk factors of premature birth and intrapartum complications are not always present. Given the wide clinical spectrum of CP, it is important for primary care providers to maintain a high index of suspicion to ensure appropriate diagnosis and early access to interventions.
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Sleep and Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Review of Current Evidence and Environmental Non-Pharmacological Interventions. CHILDREN-BASEL 2015; 2:78-88. [PMID: 27417351 PMCID: PMC4928749 DOI: 10.3390/children2010078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2014] [Revised: 02/05/2015] [Accepted: 02/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Between 23%–46% of children with cerebral palsy experience sleep problems. Many of the sensory-motor and cognitive features of cerebral palsy (such as immobility, pain, and seizures) act as predisposing factors for sleep problems in this population. This paper presents the background related to the etiology and consequences of sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy. The relationship between pain and sleep is emphasized, as the risk of pain is highly prevalent in children with cerebral palsy. The review concludes with a discussion of the evidence-base for environmental non-pharmacological interventions based on light, temperature, sound and bedding to promote sleep for children with cerebral palsy.
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Olama KA, El-Din SMN, Ibrahem MB. Role of three side support ankle–foot orthosis in improving the balance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HUMAN GENETICS 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmhg.2012.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Massaro M, Pastore S, Ventura A, Barbi E. Pain in cognitively impaired children: a focus for general pediatricians. Eur J Pediatr 2013; 172:9-14. [PMID: 22426858 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-012-1720-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2012] [Accepted: 03/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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UNLABELLED Pain in children with cognitive impairment and cerebral palsy is a particularly relevant issue due to its high prevalence and impact on quality of life. We review available evidence about prevalence of pain, causes and specific treatment, recognition and use of specific pain scales, physiology, and consequences of pain in this subset of patients. CONCLUSIONS Pain is very common and is a critical determinant of quality of life in children with cognitive impairment and cerebral palsy. The diseases and associated complications that frequently expose these patients to pain can be treated and pain prevented. For patients with communication difficulties, appropriate, effective, validated tools are available and should be used to diagnose pain in itself, to >choose analgesic treatment and to determine effectiveness of these therapies. The level of awareness of pediatricians towards this issue seems to be quite low.
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- M Massaro
- Institute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS ''Burlo Garofolo''-Trieste, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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Moreira RN, Alcântara CEP, Mota-Veloso I, Marinho SA, Ramos-Jorge ML, Oliveira-Ferreira F. Does intellectual disability affect the development of dental caries in patients with cerebral palsy? RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2012; 33:1503-1507. [PMID: 22522208 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.03.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2012] [Revised: 03/18/2012] [Accepted: 03/20/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate if the severity of intellectual disability is a factor that affects the development of dental cavities in patients with cerebral palsy. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 165 individuals who were selected from a physical rehabilitation center, a special public school and a regular public school. Of these, 76 individuals had been diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy and 89 had no neurological impairment. The subjects were matched based on age and gender and selected randomly by lottery. All patients were examined to determine the number of dental cavities, and tested for their intellectual functioning (Raven Test) and motor abilities. The study showed that children with CP who presented with intellectual disabilities had a larger number of dental cavities than children with CP without intellectual disabilities. Considering intellectual functioning and motor impairment in the multivariate logistic regression, only intellectual functioning was found to have a significant effect on the development of dental cavities. These results suggest that intellectual disability can be considered a contributing factor for the development of dental caries in patients with cerebral palsy.
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- Rafaela Nogueira Moreira
- School of Dentistry, Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Diamantina, MG, Brazil
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Aggarwal S, Bogula VR, Mandal K, Kumar R, Phadke SR. Aetiologic spectrum of mental retardation & developmental delay in India. Indian J Med Res 2012; 136:436-44. [PMID: 23041737 PMCID: PMC3510890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES The aetiology of mental retardation is varied and difficult to establish. Reports from India on the spectrum of underlying causative conditions are lacking. This retrospective study was conducted to establish the various aetiologies of mental retardation (MR) and developmental delay (DD) in patients attending a medical genetics centre in north India and to assess the contribution of genetic disorders. METHODS This retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary care centre in north India. All patients attending the centre with MR or DD from January 2007 to December 2009 were included. The aetiology of MR/DD was ascertained after clinical assessment and targeted laboratory evaluation. The spectrum of causative conditions and contribution of genetic disorders was established. RESULTS A total of 338 patients were included in the study, of whom definite diagnosis was established in 253 (74.8%). The various aetiological categories were: chromosomal disorders in 112 (33.1%), non chromosomal syndromes in 32 (9.5%), neurometabolic disorders in 34 (10.1%), central nervous system structural defects in 25 (7.4%), cerebral palsy in 43 (12.7%) and environmental insults in 7 (2%). Eighty five patients (25.2%) had idiopathic mental retardation. A total of 196 (58%) patients had a genetic disorder as the cause of MR/DD. INTERPRETATION & CONCLUSIONS The aetiology of MR/DD is varied and difficult to establish in a significant proportion of patients. Chromosomal and various monogenic disorders contribute to a large number of MR/DD cases and hence a genetic work up is essential for all such patients.
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- Shagun Aggarwal
- Department of Medical Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chhatrapati Sahu Maharaj Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India,Reprint requests: Dr Shubha R. Phadke, Professor, Department of Medical Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226 014, India e-mail:
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Jalihal S, Nagarajappa R, Sharda A, Asawa K, Tak M. Assessment of dental trauma among cerebral palsy individuals in Udaipur city. Dent Traumatol 2011; 28:448-51. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2011.01095.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tôrres AKV, Sarinho SW, Feliciano KVDO, Kovacs MH. Acessibilidade organizacional de crianças com paralisia cerebral à reabilitação motora na cidade do Recife. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE SAÚDE MATERNO INFANTIL 2011. [DOI: 10.1590/s1519-38292011000400009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJETIVOS: caracterizar acessibilidade organizacional de crianças com paralisia cerebral aos serviços de reabilitação motora. MÉTODOS: estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, censitário, efetuado de janeiro a junho/2009, em três serviços de reabilitação do Recife. Participaram 38 menores de cinco anos, portadores do agravo, residentes no Recife. Utilizou-se questionário para obter informações de acompanhantes e prontuários das crianças. As variáveis foram descritas segundo serviço atual, primeiro serviço utilizado e número de serviços utilizados. RESULTADOS: entre os acompanhantes, 94,7% eram responsáveis pela criança (76,3% mãe) e 68,4% das crianças tinham entre 25-59 meses de idade. Metade usou mais de um serviço, ocorrendo utilização simultânea em 26,3%. Para 28,2% reabilitação iniciou-se mais de seis meses após diagnóstico. As crianças foram encaminhadas por médico (75,8%) e 86,4% tiveram um tempo máximo de espera para primeira consulta com fisioterapeuta de 30 dias. As responsáveis encontraram dificuldade para agendar primeira consulta (68,4%). Uma maior dificuldade para continuar fisioterapia foi identificada entre aqueles que usaram de dois e mais serviços. CONCLUSÕES: constatou-se demanda reprimida. Utilização de mais de um serviço e superposição de serviços sugeriram insatisfação com atenção. Os processos políticos e organizacionais voltados à estruturação do sistema de referência/contrarreferência necessitam priorização.
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Simard-Tremblay E, Constantin E, Gruber R, Brouillette RT, Shevell M. Sleep in children with cerebral palsy: a review. J Child Neurol 2011; 26:1303-10. [PMID: 21670393 DOI: 10.1177/0883073811408902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, are considered to be a population at risk for the occurrence of sleep problems. Moreover, recent studies on children with cerebral palsy seem to indicate that this population is at higher risk for sleep disorders. The importance of the recognition and treatment of sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy cannot be overemphasized. It is well known that the consequences of sleep disorders in children are broad and affect both the child and family. This review article explores the types and possible risk factors associated with the development of sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy and the impact of this disorder on the child and family. In addition, a brief summary of current diagnostic and treatment modalities is provided. Finally, the characteristics, diagnostic techniques, and management of sleep-related breathing disorders in children with cerebral palsy are discussed.
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Miamoto CB, Ramos-Jorge ML, Ferreira MC, Oliveira MD, Vieira-Andrade RG, Marques LS. Dental trauma in individuals with severe cerebral palsy: prevalence and associated factors. Braz Oral Res 2011; 25:319-23. [DOI: 10.1590/s1806-83242011000400007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2011] [Accepted: 06/08/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Wynn N, Wickham J. Night-Time Positioning for Children with Postural Needs: What is the Evidence to Inform Best Practice? Br J Occup Ther 2009. [DOI: 10.4276/030802209x12601857794817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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This paper presents the findings of a review of the literature concerning the assessment and provision of night-time positioning for children with postural needs. The aim of the review was to source and evaluate the evidence available for the efficacy of current treatments and to establish best practice. There is a small but growing body of evidence demonstrating that night-time positioning is beneficial to children with postural needs when used within a child and family centred 24-hour postural management programme. Children and families need timely assessment and provision of equipment, together with appropriate training and support to learn to use night-time positioning equipment effectively. Occupational therapists have a distinct role in the assessment and provision of night-time positioning equipment and need to be both skilled in assessment and knowledgeable about postural management and the equipment available. This review of literature suggests that further research is required to strengthen the evidence for the efficacy of night-time positioning equipment and to guide therapists in best practice.
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- Nicky Wynn
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, Harrogate
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Wiwanitkit V. Sexuality and Rehabilitation for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy. SEXUALITY AND DISABILITY 2008. [DOI: 10.1007/s11195-008-9088-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Many physicians consider examining the nervous system as one of the most difficult parts of the physical examination. Difficult and poorly cooperative children remain the most challenging group to examine accurately and completely. In this situation, the physician becomes less confident about the neurological findings and clinical evaluation. Several factors are predictive of difficult behavior during the evaluation, including anxiety when meeting unfamiliar people, short time to adjust to the medical situation, previous hospitalization, fear of injections, and parental anxiety. Limited neurological literature addresses the issues relating to the examination of difficult and poorly cooperative children. In this review, some practical tips and techniques are presented that can be used to improve the likelihood of obtaining accurate information about the neurological status of young and difficult children. Certainly, repeated examinations and experience play an important role; however, solid knowledge, strong communication skills, accurate observational skills, and use of proper techniques are crucial for eliciting and interpreting neurological signs in difficult children. Finally, a patient and empathetic physician and supportive guiding parents are needed for a successful neurological assessment.
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- Mohammed M S Jan
- Department of Pediatrics (Neurology), King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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