Has Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy?

It is a form of cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that usually appears in infancy or early childhood and permanently affects muscle control and coordination. Spastic diplegia affects the legs and arms, making them stiff and contracted (spastic). The legs are generally affected more than the arms.

Is spastic diplegia curable?

There is currently no cure for spastic diplegia or any other type of cerebral palsy. The disorder itself will not worsen, although associated conditions may increase in severity over time. With early intervention and proper treatment, the prognosis for children with spastic diplegia is favorable.

What is the difference between spastic and athetoid cerebral palsy?

Dyskinetic CP (also called athetoid CP) is one type of cerebral palsy. Kids with dyskinetic CP have trouble controlling muscle movement. They have twisting, abrupt movements. Other types of cerebral palsy can lead to stiff muscles (spastic CP) or problems with balance and walking (ataxic CP).