Archives: Cerebral Palsy

Stages of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Does your child or loved one suffer from Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy or HIE? This form of birth injury or birth asphyxia is the result of a baby being oxygen-deprived shortly before, during, or immediately after birth. HIE can result in long-term neurological deficits or even death. If this birth injury was the result of a healthcare

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Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury

Does your child or loved one suffer from cerebral palsy? This neurological disorder is caused by damage to the developing brain, which can be the result of a birth injury stemming from malpractice by a healthcare provider during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or early neonatal care. If you believe that negligence or an error made by

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4 Types of Cerebral Palsy

Does your child or loved one suffer from any type of cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy describes a group of neurological disorders and can be the result of various factors, including a birth injury. The 4 types of cerebral palsy are ataxic cerebral palsy, dyskinetic cerebral palsy, spastic hemiplegic cerebal palsy, and mixed cerebral palsy. If

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Scissor Legs Baby

Does your child or loved one have scissor legs or have you heard the phrase “scissor legs baby” in response to their leg movements (in particular, crossing their legs or a scissoring gait pattern)? This is an early sign of spastic cerebral palsy, and it may be caused by a birth injury. If this birth

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Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Does your child or loved one suffer from spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy? This form of cerebral palsy impacts muscle and movement on one side of the body and is often caused by brain damage before, during, or shortly following birth. If this brain damage or birth injury was the result of a healthcare provider’s negligence

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Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

Does your child or loved one suffer from Ataxic Cerebral Palsy? This form of cerebral palsy is characterized by issues and coordination, and may be caused by trauma or injury during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or immediately after birth. If this birth injury was the result of a healthcare provider’s negligence or error, you may

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Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy

Does your child or loved one suffer from dyskinetic cerebral palsy? This form of cerebral palsy affects one’s ability to control their muscles and coordination. It is often caused by brain damage or a birth injury occurring shortly before, during, or immediately following labor and delivery. If this birth injury was the result of a

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Cerebral Palsy Malpractice

Does your child or loved one suffer from cerebral palsy? This neurological disorder is caused by damage to the developing brain, often occurring before, during, or shortly after birth. If this damage or birth injury was the result of a healthcare provider’s negligence or error during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or early neonatal care, you may

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