Asphyxia
Health Encyclopedia: Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that involve
Alternative Names
Spastic paralysis; Paralysis - spastic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cerebral palsy is caused by injuries to the cerebrum (the largest part of the brain), which occur as the baby grows in the womb or near the time of birth.
Initially cerebral palsy was thought to be related to trauma and strangulation during birth (birth asp...
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