What are the Different Types of Cerebral Palsy?
Based on mobility limitations and affected body parts, the CP can be differentiated into the following types. Moreover, each type can vary in severity, symptoms, and treatment.
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The most common type of CP is spastic CP. In other words, 80% of the CP patients are Spastic.
Spastic CP impacts the muscles and makes them stiff, resulting in difficulty in walking. This is due to weakness in muscles.
The symptoms are found in the entire body or just one side of the body.
Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
Dyskinetic CP patients can’t control their body movements and have involuntary, abnormal movements in the arms, legs, and hands. In some cases, movements are jerky and in others the movements are slow. Around 15% of cerebral palsy patients have dyskinetic CP.
Further, in a few cases, patients cannot control the tongue and it comes out of the mouth involuntarily, resulting in difficulty in swallowing and talking.
Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
People with this form of cerebral palsy usually have problems with balance, coordination, and motor functions. They can’t keep the objects in their hands and hence can’t write. Around 5% of cerebral palsy patients have ataxic CP.
Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy
This CP impacts the muscle tone and makes them overly relaxed. The body parts like arms and legs move very easily and patients are not able to control them. They can’t keep their body, including the head straight.
In most cases, patients are not able to speak, eat, or walk.
Mixed Cerebral Palsy
In some cases, patients have symptoms that are a mixture of different types. This is called mixed cerebral palsy.
Types of Cerebral Palsy Based On Body Parts That It Affects
There are different types of cerebral palsy depending on the extent of brain damage and the involvement of limbs.
When only one arm or leg of the child is affected, it is called monoplegia.
If your child has diplegia, their two limbs are affected by the condition. Children with this condition will have mild movement issues in their upper body, too.
It affects one entire side of the body. Usually, the arm gets more affected than the leg on one side.
A child will have triplegia when their three limbs (for example, the child may have issues with both legs and one arm) are affected by cerebral palsy.
When all four limbs are affected by this condition, it is called quadriplegia. Usually, the legs are more affected. This condition can cause issues related to controlling the facial muscles. As a result, the child may have problems in eating, talking, and swallowing.
In double hemiplegia, the child’s all four limbs are affected but one side of the body gets more impacted than the other side.
Understanding the causes, symptoms, and types of cerebral palsy will help you reach out to a pediatrician when you see any of the symptoms in your child.
Treatment for Different Types of Cerebral Palsy
Stem Cell Therapy is the best treatment option for all types of Cerebral Palsy. Stem Cell Therapy lessens the symptoms, prevents complications in the future, and maximizes the independence of function.
Stem cell therapy repairs and regenerates the tissue that has been damaged, restoring operations in the impacted region and resulting in clinical improvements. Stem cell therapy plays a major role in improving the overall health and quality of life of your child.
This efficient strategy for treating cerebral palsy relies on stem cells’ capacity leading to enhanced metabolism and immune system. Stem cell therapy provides a positive and remarkable result for the brain and its system.
The use of autologous bone mesenchymal stem cells in stem cell therapy has led to significant and effective improvements in patients with cerebral palsy. The therapy is simple, secure, and effective because it works at the neurological level. It helps them become independent and to boost their social skills.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1. Which cerebral palsy is most common?
A. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common type of cerebral palsy. Around 80% of the CP patients are spastic.
Q2. What are the 4 types of cerebral palsy?
A. There are 4 types of cerebral palsy – spastic, ataxic, dyskinetic and hypotonic.
Q3. What is stage 5 cerebral palsy?
A. Stage 5 cerebral palsy is the most severe stage of cerebral palsy in which the person has very limited voluntary movement and needs assistance for his daily activities.
Q4. What is level 1 cerebral palsy in adults?
A. Level 1 cerebral palsy is a very mild form of cerebral palsy in which a person can walk without any limitations and be independent.
Q5. What are the stages of cerebral palsy?
A. Cerebral palsy stages are divided based on the severity of it. The stages are mild, moderate, severe, or no CP.
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Author Bio:
Dr. Khushbu Jain is a dedicated professional with a passion for advancing healthcare through cutting-edge treatments. She has a special interest in researching regenerative medicine and advanced treatment for diseases that are difficult to treat with conventional treatment options. Her deep understanding of these progressive treatments allows her to offer patients personalized and effective solutions for a variety of health concerns.
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