2023-10-05 23:27:37
Cerebral palsy can be defined as a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, which cause limitations in activity and are related to non-progressive alterations that occur in the fetal brain development the breastfeeding one.
The motor disorders of cerebral palsy are often accompanied by alterations in sensation, perception, cognition, communication, and behavior, for example. epilepsy and secondary musculoskeletal problems.
Classification of cerebral palsy
The definition of cerebral palsy groups together different clinical presentations and degrees of activity limitation. This makes it convenient to classify people with cerebral palsy through classes or groups. According to Rosembaum and colleagues, in 2007 they classified this type of patients including the following aspects:
Description: level of detail about the patient that will clearly delineate the nature and severity of the problem. Prediction: Provides information to healthcare professionals about the current and future service needs of people with cerebral palsy. Comparison: Provides sufficient information to make a reasonable comparison of cerebral palsy cases collected in different locations. Evaluation of change: provides information that allows comparing the same person with the disorder at different times.
Traditional classification schemes have focused, fundamentally, on the distribution pattern of the affected limbs with a description of the predominant type of tone or movement abnormality, but it has been shown that it is necessary to take into account the alterations that accompany cerebral palsy. to establish a classification scheme that contributes to better understanding and managing this disability.
Current components of this disorder
Currently, Rosembaum and his collaborators recommend the use of four components for the classification of this disability:
motor abnormalities. Associated deficiencies. Anatomy and radiological findings Cause and timing.
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