Will there ever be a cure for Spastic Cerebral Palsy?

When we know the root cause for it's genesis, we will search for a cure. Once neutrons are damaged it's unlikely to be repaired or replaced (the only tissue in the body, that cannot be replaced) by our body or from external sources. read more

Cerebral Palsy can’t be cured, however, the fact that there is no cure does not mean that the diagnosis is dire. Persons with Cerebral Palsy have impairment, but are considered healthy. Recently, stem cell research shows promise results and is being performed to ascertain whether damaged brain cells can be fixed or replaced. read more

There are four main types of cerebral palsy: spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, or mixed when the patient has more than one movement disorder. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common form, accounting for around 80% of all cases. read more

While cerebral palsy research is still in the early stages, a cure may be possible in the future with the help of stem cell therapy. read more

There are some milder forms of cerebral palsy that have become better with age due to plasticity of the brain teaching body and neutrons to take alternate paths to circumvent the difficulties that come with cerebral palsy- but the clinical features will always be there as subtle signs for a good clinician. read more

Even though stem cell therapy may not offer a cure, it is possible that it may reduce symptoms and increase mobility for people with cerebral palsy. For the time being, treatment of cerebral palsy is most effective when it’s geared toward managing movement problems and other symptoms. read more