Prevalence and characteristics of pain in children and young adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review.

Clare T Mckinnon Elaine M MeehanAdrienne R HarveyGiuliana C AntolovichPrue E Morgan

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2018)

Pain prevalence varies from 14 per cent to 76 per cent in children and young adults with cerebral palsy. Pain is more prevalent in females, older age groups, and children in Gross Motor Function Classification System level V.

Keyphrases

cerebral palsy
young adults
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
risk factors
middle aged
spinal cord
spinal cord injury
childhood cancer