What Causes Diplegia

Diplegia caused by brain and spinal cord injuries is usually permanent. Cerebral palsy. Among children, this is the most common cause of diplegia, as well as the most common cause of other forms of paralysis. A related condition, spastic diplegia

How does diplegia occur?

As with other types of cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia is usually caused by brain damage, which generally happens before, during, or shortly after birth. Babies born prematurely and with low birth weight are at a higher risk of developing cerebral palsy.

What part of the brain is affected by diplegia?

The primary parts of the brain that are affected by diplegia are the ventricles, fluid filled compartments in the brain, and the wiring from the center of the brain to the cerebral cortex. There is also usually some degeneration of the cerebral neurons, as well as problems in the upper motor neuron system.