• Cerebral Palsy
• Erb’s Palsy
• Klumpke’s Palsy
• Brachial Plexus
• Brain Damage
• Caput Succedaneum
• Cephalohematoma

To date, the medical field has not developed a cure for cerebral palsy. Medical care is restricted to the care and prevention of complications arising from cerebral palsy's symptoms. A study in 2003 estimated the economic cost for cerebral palsy victims in the United States at $921,000 per case, including lost earnings. Although there is no cure, numerous forms of therapy can help those affected with the disorder to operate and live more effectively.

Generally, the sooner treatment is begun the greater the chance children have of overcoming developmental disabilities or learning new ways to accomplish the actions that challenge them. The soonest intervention proven to help occurs during the baby's recovery in the neonatal intensive care unit. Treatment may include any of the following: physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech therapy; drugs to manage seizures, alleviate discomfort, or relax muscle spasms such as benzodiazepienes, baclofen and intrathecal phenol/baclofen; hyperbaric oxygen; using Botox to relax contracting muscles; surgery to remedy anatomical abnormalities or release rigid muscles; braces and other orthotic tools; wheelchairs and rolling walkers; and communication aids such as computers equipped with voice synthesizers.

For example, using a standing frame can help diminish spasticity and enhance range of motion for people with cerebral palsy who use wheelchairs. Nevertheless, there is only some gain from therapy. Treatment is typically symptomatic and focuses on helping the patient cultivate as many motor skills as feasible or to learn how to compensate for the lack of them. People with cerebral palsy who are unable to talk are often successful substituting augmentative and alternative communication systems such as Blissymbols.

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