Bøger af Marcie (Gillette Children's Hospital and Clinics Ward

Spastic quadriplegia accounts for about one-fifth of cerebral palsy (CP), and CP itself is the most common cause of childhood-onset physical disability. An estimated 17 million people worldwide have CP. Spastic quadriplegia is also known as bilateral spastic CP or, simply, bilateral CP. Spastic quadriplegia affects all four limbs and the trunk. It is generally a severe form of CP that impacts many aspects of a person's life. This practical guide addresses both the motor and nonmotor aspects of spastic quadriplegia across the lifespan and their treatment. It also includes the lived experience of families.   The writing of Spastic Quadriplegia was led by Marcie Ward, MD, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician at Gillette Children's, a world-renowned center of excellence for the treatment of brain, bone, and movement conditions. Spastic Quadriplegia is part of the Gillette Children's Healthcare Series, a series of books for families who are looking for clear, comprehensive information. Health care professionals, educators, students, and extended family members will also benefit from reading Spastic Quadriplegia.   Other titles in the series include: Craniosynostosis Idiopathic Scoliosis Spastic Hemiplegia-Unilateral Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia-Bilateral Cerebral Palsy, second edition Epilepsy Spina Bifida Osteogenesis Imperfecta Scoliosis: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic, and Other Causes

Spastic hemiplegia is a very common subtype of cerebral palsy (CP), and CP itself is the most common cause of childhood-onset physical disability. An estimated 17 million people worldwide have CP. Spastic hemiplegia is also known as unilateral spastic CP or, simply, unilateral CP. Spastic hemiplegia affects the upper and lower limbs of one side of the body. The upper limb is usually more affected than the lower limb. This practical guide addresses spastic hemiplegia across the lifespan and the evidence-based, best-practice treatments. It also includes the lived experience of families.   The writing of Spastic Hemiplegia was led by Marcie Ward, MD, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician at Gillette Children's, a world-renowned center of excellence for the treatment of brain, bone, and movement conditions. Spastic Hemiplegia is part of the Gillette Children's Healthcare Series, a series of books for families who are looking for clear, comprehensive information. Health care professionals, educators, students, and extended family members will also benefit from reading Spastic Hemiplegia.   Other titles in the series include: Craniosynostosis Idiopathic Scoliosis Spastic Quadriplegia-Bilateral Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia-Bilateral Cerebral Palsy, second edition Epilepsy Spina Bifida Osteogenesis Imperfecta Scoliosis: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic, and Other Causes