Emily Sortor  |  July 3, 2019

Category: Birth Injury

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Boy with disability in playgroundBirth injuries can result from a number of factors. Sometimes, they are the result of medical malpractice, or mistakes on the part of doctors and nurses. In these cases, birth injuries are especially heartbreaking because they could have been prevented.

A common form of birth injury is cerebral palsy. The Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation notes that cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood.  

According to the Alliance, cerebral palsy is a type of brain damage suffered during birth. Cerebral palsy describes a group of disorders affecting the brain and nervous system. It is a condition impairs a range of bodily functions including movement, cognition, sight, and hearing.

How is cerebral palsy caused?

Cerebral palsy is often caused by brain trauma and bleeding in the brain. It can also be caused by oxygen deprivation or toxins in the brain and can be associated with issues during birth including umbilical cord problems, placental abruption, uterine rupture, and bleeding in the brain before birth.

Up to 90 percent of cerebral palsy cases result from injury that occurs before or during birth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Many cases of cerebral palsy are caused by medical mistakes or malpractice. They can often be avoided if medical professionals are able to manage difficult birth situations and if they correctly follow standards of care for birth cases.

What are symptoms of cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy can range from mild to severe, with mild cases causing minor impairments to severe cases causing complete muscle paralysis.

Cerebral palsy can affect a person’s ability to move normally, as the brain’s ability to control movement has been damaged. This condition can last for years, and can even be lifelong. In some cases, cerebral palsy in children does not present for a few years, so parents of a child with cerebral palsy may not know that their child is affected.

Can a child with cerebral palsy live a normal life?

Because cerebral palsy is a term describing a range of conditions, the symptoms that a child with cerebral palsy experiences can range widely. This will change their experience with the condition, and what is needed to help them.

Some children with cerebral palsy may only have minor impairments, so for them, the condition may not affect their life much. They may be able to participate in many activities. Additionally, as they grow up, they may be able to be entirely independent and may be able to manage their condition on their own.

However, this may not be the case with children with more severe cases of cerebral palsy — some children may have such severe impairments that they are unable to move on their own, and require extensive equipment, medical treatments, and help to achieve a high quality of life. Mayo Clinic notes that a child with cerebral palsy may require a care team that includes therapists, neurologists, and surgeons. 

Disabilities can be expensive for both the people who have them and their families. However, having the necessary tools can help a child with cerebral palsy succeed and lead a fulfilling life that works with their needs.

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