CP - Cerebral Palsy

What can be done to prevent the disease?

Cerebral palsy is not always preventable. The following recommendations may prevent some cases of CP:

What are the long-term effects of the disease?

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The imbalance of muscle tone and strength can result in skeletal problems. The child may develop scoliosis, or curvature of the spine. The joints may lose their ability to bend, and the hip joints may dislocate easily.

What are the risks to others?

Cerebral palsy is not contagious and poses no risk to others.