Cerebral Palsy - causes, clinical examination, diagnosis and management

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The post outlines an overview of Cerebral palsy in Children. The following topics are covered

Criteria for diagnosis/ Definition
Etiology
Classification of various types
Clinical features (Signs and symptoms
Diagnosis
Differentials
Management
Parents counselling

Related Topics Glabal developmental delay questions in Neurology

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Dr Sachin Soni | DNB Pediatrics

Sachin has completed his residency from Indraprastha Apollo, New Delhi

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