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Spastic quadriplegia, also known as spastic tetraplegia, is a subset of spastic cerebral palsy that affects all four limbs (both arms and legs). Compared to quadriplegia , spastic tetraplegia is defined by spasticity of the limbs as opposed to strict paralysis .
Spastic CP is the most common type of overall cerebral palsy, representing roughly 80% of cases. [2] Spastic CP is a permanent condition and will affect an individual across the lifespan. [5] The brain injury that causes spastic CP remains stable over time, but the way spasticity affects a person can change. [1]
Tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, is defined as the dysfunction or loss of motor and/or sensory function in the cervical area of the spinal cord. [1] A loss of motor function can present as either weakness or paralysis leading to partial or total loss of function in the arms, legs, trunk, and pelvis.
Spastic cerebral palsy affects the motor cortex [110] of the brain, a specific portion of the cerebral cortex responsible for the planning and completion of voluntary movement. [111] Spastic CP is the most common type of overall cerebral palsy, representing about 80% of cases. [112] Botulinum toxin is effective in decreasing spasticity. [10]
The cause of spasticity is thought to be where an imbalance occurs in the excitatory and inhibitory input to α motor neurons caused by damage to the spinal cord and/or central nervous system. The damage causes a change in the balance of signals between the nervous system and the muscles, leading to increased excitability in muscles.
Michael was diagnosed at birth with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, Debby explained, while Michael also suffers from intractable seizures that cannot be fully controlled by medication ...
Tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, is paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of use of all four limbs and torso; paraplegia is similar but does not affect the arms. The loss is usually sensory and motor, which means that both sensation and control are lost. The paralysis may be flaccid or spastic.
Spastic Paraplegia 50 is a neurodegenerative condition, which means it becomes harder for kids who get it to reach developmental milestones as they get older. One Littleton family shares their ...