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What age-related bone deformations can be expected in children with Cerebral Palsy(CP)?

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Scoliosis or abnormal curvature of the spine can occur as a child with CP grows older.A child with CP with inadequate movement of his/her muscles can run the risk of developing contractures i.e. hardening of muscles, tendons that causes deformity of joints. A child with CP can have problems with the spine and limbs and exhibit loss of mobility with age.

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Will my child with Cerebral Palsy(CP) show degeneration with advancing age?

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A child with Cerebral Palsy(CP) has brain abnormalities that won’t degenerate with age, but the difficulties faced by the child due to the brain injury can get worse with age, if not attended to early on.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

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