Cerebral palsy (CP): definition and classifications
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Cerebral palsy (CP): definition and classifications. This is a group of permanent disorders of. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Definition
- This is a group of permanent disorders of
- It is caused by non-progressive pathology
- It is not unchanging
Hagberg classification
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SCPE classification
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Ingram classification
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References
- Sadowska M, Sarecka-Hujar B, Kopyta I. Cerebral palsy: current opinions on definition, epidemiology, risk factors, classification and treatment options. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2020; 16:1505-1518.
- Bax M, Goldstein M, Rosenbaum P, et al. Proposed definition and classification of cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol 2005; 47:571-576.
