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Review
. 2008 Oct;55(5):1189-207, ix.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2008.07.003.

Cerebral palsy: medical aspects

Nancy N Dodge  1
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Review

Cerebral palsy: medical aspects

Nancy N Dodge. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2008 Oct.

Abstract

Cerebral palsy describes a wide spectrum of motor problems caused by a nonprogressive lesion of the developing brain. It is variably associated with a variety of other developmental and medical problems that present challenges to parents and care providers alike. This article provides an overview of etiology and diagnosis, with a system-based discussion of management.

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