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What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?
What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?
- Ataxic cerebral palsy
- Mixed cerebral palsy
- Spastic cerebral palsy (correct)
- Dyskinetic cerebral palsy
Which subtype of dyskinetic cerebral palsy involves rigid posturing of the neck and trunk?
Which subtype of dyskinetic cerebral palsy involves rigid posturing of the neck and trunk?
- Spastic cerebral palsy
- Dystonic cerebral palsy (correct)
- Athetoid cerebral palsy
- Mixed cerebral palsy
What is the characteristic gait of individuals with ataxic cerebral palsy?
What is the characteristic gait of individuals with ataxic cerebral palsy?
- Smooth and coordinated
- Stiff and rigid
- Unsteady and wide-based (correct)
- Jerky and abrupt
What is the difference between hemiplegia and quadriplegia in cerebral palsy?
What is the difference between hemiplegia and quadriplegia in cerebral palsy?