Symptomatic cervical spinal stenosis in spastic cerebral palsy.

Chun Wai HungHiroko MatsumotoJacob R BallStephen PlachtaJoseph P DutkowskyHeakyung KimJoshua E HymanK Daniel RiewDavid P Roye

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2020)

Symptomatic CSS was identified in 7.5% of this adult cohort during the 2006 to 2016 period. Diagnosis in CP is difficult due to impaired communication and pre-existing gait abnormalities and spasticity. Given the high prevalence of symptomatic CSS in adults, we propose developing screening guidelines. Physicians must maintain a high level of suspicion for CSS if patients present with changes in gait or spasticity.

Keyphrases

cerebral palsy
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
upper limb
young adults
patient reported