Neurológia pre prax 4/2011
Medical care problems in adults with cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy has always been considered a static condition in the neurological sense. This article addresses the challenges faced by individuals with CP and developmental disability as they age. Secondary and associated condition that occure in the patiens with CP can progress over time. Possible interventions and outcomes over time are discussed in the context of the multidisciplinary team management of the individual with CP.
Keywords: cerebral palsy, spasticity ageing, functional deterioration, osteoarthrosis, osteoporosis.
