Spastic Cerebral Palsy (CP)

As the most common form of cerebral palsy, spastic cerebral palsy is an irreversible condition in which brain damage results in excessive muscle tone, exaggerated reflexes and involuntary movements. Between 70 and 80 percent of all CP cases are diagnosed as spastic cerebral palsy.

Depending on the nature and severity of an individual's condition, spastic cerebral palsy can affect:

• the lower body
• the upper body
• the right side of the body
• the left side of the body

In many cases, the exact cause of spastic cerebral palsy remains unknown. However, in certain instances, medical malpractice occurring before, during or after the birthing process can cause or intensify an infant's case of spastic cerebral palsy.

When medical mistakes contribute to a baby's condition, injured infants and their families may be entitled to compensation and lifetime benefits by pursuing a birth injury lawsuit. If you or a loved one has a child that was diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, contact Litigators Incorporated, P.C. to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced affiliated birth injury lawyers and/or an affiliated doctor or nurse who will evaluate your claim and help you recover compensation.

Symptoms of Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Generally, it takes up to a few years for an infant's spastic cerebral palsy to produce noticeable symptoms. This is due to the fact that babies won't display spasticity until they start moving around and learning to walk.

As symptoms arise, spastic cerebral palsy may be marked by:

• constantly tense muscles
• crossed eyes
• dysfunction of tongue and/or mouth muscles (which is usually accompanied by drooling)
• learning disabilities
• limited range of motion
• scissors gait and/or toe-walking
• speech problems
• tremors and/or seizures
• vision problems

Should children start displaying any of the above symptoms, parents should consult specialists for a thorough diagnosis.

Treatments for Spastic Cerebral Palsy

As with most types of CP, treatments for spastic cerebral palsy are typically involved, long-term and expensive. While the precise treatment regimen will depend on the severity of an individual's condition, in most cases, spastic CP treatments include:

• anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants and other medications
• botox injections to reduce spasticity
• occupational therapy
• palliative care (wheelchairs and other equipment that improve patients' quality of life)
• physical therapy
• speech therapy
• support groups
• surgery

Following a Spastic CP Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits

Once CP patients have started treatment, the next step is to consult an affiliated birth injury lawyer who is experienced in cerebral palsy cases to determine whether they have a claim.

At Litigators Incorporated, P.C., our affiliated lawyers have extensive experience in defending the rights of families whose children have been wrongly injured during birth. If your child has suffered a birth injury that resulted in spastic cerebral palsy, you do have rights. And, our affiliated attorneys are committed to protecting those rights by ensuring the responsible parties (doctors, nurses, etc.) are held accountable for their actions.

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