Ataxic cerebral palsy occur because of lesion in cerebellum. The child has very shaky & unstable gait. These children need intensive therapy to improve balance, pelvic control & posture. Some time they also need Brace & walking aid . Rarely do they need surgery to correct associated contracture.
Authors
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MS Ortho (PGI Chandigarh) & DNB Ortho, Senior Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Chairman of Trishla Foundation, India Experience of 20 years in children with orthopaedic problems, cerebral palsy & congenital limb deficiency. Manage more than 1 Lac children with Cerebral Palsy & orthopaedic problem. Member of different Government & non-government organizations. Cerebral palsy children from every state of India & 20 countries are visiting him for expert opinions.
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MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PhD Public Health Secretary, Trishla Foundation, 15 years experience in counselling & guidance to parents of children with cerebral palsy