Panteliadis C.P. (ed.) Cerebral Palsy: A Multidisciplinary Approach

New York: Springer, 2018. — 347 p.This third edition systematically reviews recent developments in the diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of cerebral palsy, a consequence of foetal and early infant brain damage resulting in lifelong disabilities with a range of clinical characteristics. The first part discusses the definition, aetiology, classification, imaging and neuropathology, while the second focuses on the management of the individual challenges that children with cerebral palsy face, such as spasticity, dyskinesia, feeding problems and scoliosis. Based on the diverse characteristics of cerebral palsy, children require care from various specialists, including neuro-paediatricians, orthopaedists, psychologists, epidemiologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. This work was written by an international team of such specialists, providing a comprehensive mix of perspectives and expertise.Cerebral Palsy: A Historical Review
The Definition of Cerebral Palsy
Epidemiology of the Cerebral Palsies
Philosophy, Epidemiology, and Cerebral Palsy Causation
Neuropathology of Cerebral Palsy
Aetiological Factors
Intrauterine Infection and Cerebral Palsy
Magnesium Sulfate for the Prevention of Cerebral Palsy
Early Markers for Cerebral Palsy
Clinical Characteristics
Early Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy
Cranial Ultrasound in Cerebral Palsy
Brain Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Nuclear and Molecular Imaging in Cerebral Palsy
Muscle Biology of Contractures in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Physiotherapeutic Interventions: Bobath, Vojta, and Motor Learning Approaches
An Overview of Evidence-Based Occupational and Physiotherapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Early Intervention for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Hip Dysplasia in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Scoliosis in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Management of the Upper Limb in Cerebral Palsy
Integrated Management in Cerebral Palsy: Musculoskeletal Surgery and Rehabilitation in Ambulatory Patients
Bone Status in Cerebral Palsy
Oral Medication Use in Cerebral Palsy
Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy
Dorsal Root Rhizotomy for the Treatment of Spasticity
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Cerebral Palsy
Visual Impairment in Cerebral Palsy
Pulmonary Management of the Patient with Cerebral Palsy
Gastrointestinal Problems in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Nutritional Management of the Patient with Cerebral Palsy
Long-Term Prognosis
Quality of Life
Rehabilitation Principles of Adults with Cerebral Palsy