Athetoid Cerebral Palsy

Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro is a New York personal injury law firm that protects the rights of their clients who have suffered from personal injuries, including Cerebral Palsy, birth injuries, and medical malpractice. The firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of seriously injured clients. If your child has Cerebral Palsy as the result of a birth injury, please call a New York Cerebral Palsy lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today to discuss your case.

Approximately 10% of people who have Cerebral Palsy have a form of the condition called Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, also known as Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy. Athetoid CP is the result of injury to the basal ganglia and/or the cerebellum, both of which are involved in the movement of the body. When either of these parts of the brain is damaged the body may lack coordination, the ability to make smooth movements, and the control of posture.

The symptoms of Athetoid Cerebral Palsy may include involuntary moving or writhing of the hands, legs, feet, and arms. When a person has uncontrollable movements there may be an impact on many functions, including eating, walking, and sitting. The face may be affected as well, for instance the tongue may thrust out of the mouth and the face may contort. In certain cases of Arthetoid CP a condition known as Dysarthria may occur, which makes the muscles involved with speaking cause mispronunciation.

If your child has been the victim of a birth injury that resulted in Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, please contact the New York Cerebral Palsy lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.

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