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Characteristics of 138 white infants with cerebral palsy who were born ≥ 36 weeks gestation.
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluated by a neurologist | 113 | 82% |
| Cerebral palsy type* | ||
| Spastic | 125 | 91% |
| Choreoathetotic | 11 | 8% |
| Dystonic or rigid | 5 | 4% |
| Limb involvement | ||
| Hemiparesis | 57 | 41% |
| Quadriparesis | 38 | 28% |
| Paraparesis | 34 | 25% |
| Monoparesis | 2 | 1% |
| Unclear | 7 | 5% |
| Severity of motor impairment | ||
| Mild | 53 | 38% |
| Moderate | 53 | 38% |
| Severe | 32 | 23% |
Note that a child may have more than one type of CP
