Somatosensory deficits and neural correlates in cerebral palsy: a scoping review.

Despite the heterogeneity in the methods employed, most studies reported somatosensory deficits. The focus has been mainly on tactile and proprioceptive function, whereas pain has received little attention. Future research should rigorously define the methods employed and include a sample that is more representative of the population with CP. What this paper adds Most of the papers reviewed found tactile registration and perception deficits in the upper limbs. Proprioceptive deficits were generally observed in cerebral palsy but results were heterogeneous. Pain has received little attention compared to tactile and proprioceptive functions. Neuroimaging studies supported behavioral observations. Alterations were observed for both the most and least affected limb.