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Diplegia cerebral palsy (CP) is a type of CP characterized by muscle weakness and tightness mainly affecting the legs, resulting in difficulty with balance and coordination when walking.
What is Diplegia cerebral Palsy - Trishla Foundation_PPT
Dr. Jitendra Kumar is the MS Orthopedics,
DNB Orthopedics, Pediatric orthopedic surgeon
& cerebral palsy specialist, and founder of the
Trishla Foundation.
Dr. Jitendra Kumar has 23 Years of Experience.
What is Diplegia cerebral Palsy?
Diplegia cerebral palsy (CP) is a type of CP characterized
by muscle weakness and tightness mainly affecting the legs,
resulting in difficulty with balance and coordination when
walking.
What are the Causes of Diplegia
cerebral Palsy?
There are several potential causes of diplegic cerebral palsy,
including:
1. Brain damage before or during birth, such as from a lack
of oxygen or bleeding in the brain.
2. Infections in the mother during pregnancy, such as rubella
or cytomegalovirus.
3. Genetic conditions, such as chromosomal abnormalities or
mutations.
4. Brain injury during the first few years of life, such as from
a
head injury or meningitis.
Treatment for Diplegia cerebral Palsy
Treatment for diplegic cerebral palsy typically involves a
combination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy,
as well as assistive devices, medication,
and sometimes surgery.
The goal is to help improve motor function,
reduce symptoms such as muscle spasms, and increase
independence in daily activities.
Other therapies, such as aquatic therapy and horseback riding, may also
be beneficial.
What are the Symptoms of
Diplegia cerebral Palsy?
Symptoms include Increased muscle tone which
leads
stiff or tight muscles and heightened reflexes in the
legs.
The arm muscles typically have little to no impact.
For More Information.
Please Visit a Link Given Below-
https://www.trishlafoundation.com/diplegia-spastic-
cerebral-palsy/
Brand Name – Trishla Foundation
Contact Person – Dr. J.k Jain
Address - Shop No. 182-C, Inter College, 350-A, near Colonelganj Road, Colnel Ganj,
Tagore Town, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211002
Phone Number - 085439 95562
Email id - [email protected]
Website - https://www.trishlafoundation.com/
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