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Prognosis

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:17 pm

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Cerebral Palsy(Free Handout)


Prognosis


Most people with cerebral palsy experience a normal life span. Those with severe forms of CP may have a reduced life span. As people with cerebral palsy age, they may experience long-term effects of chronic physical impairment, such as the following:

Increase in spasms
Increase in shortening of muscles (contractures)
Joint problems (e.g., pain, loss of flexibility)
Tight muscles
Increase in back pain
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Re: Prognosis

Post a new topicby grandmadenise on Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:15 am

what can be done for sub-luxed hip, doctors telling us surgery won't make any difference
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