A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows.

The surgery is a good option for children who have spastic cerebral palsy in the lower body and meet certain criteria, but the perfect timing is age 4, Browd said.

FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows.

The condition typically occurs due to an injury to the brain or abnormal brain development before birth. Approximately 8% of cases occur due to brain injuries experienced after birth. Cerebral palsy ...

Brenna is scheduled for surgery on Nov. 11 in New Jersey that, according to surgeon Roy Nuzzo, could restore function and mobility to her hip while reducing her chronic pain. Known as the Cafe’ Door ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Wolfforth boy with cerebral palsy is preparing for a major surgery in May. Meanwhile, his family is preparing their finances surrounding the procedure.

At 13 months old, Diaz was put on seizure meds at the same time he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. However by 2020, the seizures came back with a vengeance, sometimes several times in just a ...

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Psychology During the past five years a growing interest has been shown in the psychologic appraisal of patients with cerebral palsy. Psychologic studies include intellectual evaluation, projective ...