Monday, March 2, 2015

Study group discussion: Scissoring posture

1 and a half year old child when suspended by the axillae, his legs maintain scissoring posture. What can you think of?

Cerebral palsy!
Or UMN lesion!

Which type?

Spastic diplegia

What is the reason for such kinda posture?

Scissoring is a sign of hypertonia.

Patient tone is increased!!

Yes

Everything related to UMN lesion

Spasticity, hyper reflexia, upgoing plantar.. You will see in this patient!

What can be the possible treatment?

Baclofen + physiotherapy.
A pillow or ball between the legs while sleeping!

Yeah, baclofen will relieve the spasticity.

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