All are characteristic features of cerebral palsy except
Correct Answer: Erb's palsy
Description: Cerebral palsy*CP-Most common chronic motor disability of childhood.*Disorder of tone/posture/movement due to static lesion in brain.*Manifestations may change over time.* 80 %-prenatally acquired.*Minority - Intrapaum asphyxia.Spastic DiplegiaSpastic quadriplegiaAthetoid CPOMost common CP.OLower limbs > Upper limbs.OCommando crawl -dragging of lower limbs while crawling.OScissoring gait.ONormal intelligence.OPeriventricular leukomalacia(PVL)OMC cause- prematurityOMost severe form.OSevere MR/Seizures.ORecurrent aspiration due to supranuclear bulbar palsy.OMRI - PVL & MCCEOMulticystic coical encephalomalacia.OIncreased tone /brisk reflux/extensor plantar.OMost commonly associated with bih asphyxia.ODyskinetic CP/Dystonic CPOHypotonicOPoor Head ControlOUpper limbs > Lower limbs.ONo seizures. No UMN signs.OIntellect preserved.(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Paediatrics, 19thedition,pg no:2061)
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