Are there different types of cerebral palsy?
Author: Carla Edgemont
Website: http://www.CerebralPalsyEd.com
Added: Sun, Dec 17, 2006 23:38:05
Category: Cerebral Palsy Questions
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Cerebral palsy is categorized as athetoid, ataxic, spastic, and mixed. These types suggest the kind of movement distress shown by the patient.
- Athetoid – also known as dyskinetic cerebral palsy, which shows writhing, slow, and uncontrolled actions; ranging from 10 to 20 percent of all cases
- Ataxic – characterized by depth sensitivity as well as poor balance and coordination; ranging from 5 to 10 percent of cases
- Spastic – characterized by permanent and stiff contractions of muscles; ranging from 50 to 75 percent of cases
- Mixed – a combination of the above types; about 10 percent of cases
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