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Understanding Different Types of Cerebral Palsy

By Attorney Ray Maples on March 8, 2011

Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects the part of a child’s brain that controls muscle tone. There are seven different types of the condition, each of which depends on the limitations of the child and which body parts are affected. The medical condition can occur when the baby sustains an injury before, during, or after birth. While cerebral palsy can be a confusing diagnosis, there have been instances where medical negligence contributed to the child’s injury and subsequent disorder.

The seven different types of cerebral palsy in Oklahoma include:

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