Revista de neurología y medicina pediátrica

Brain Stimulation Techniques in Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

Sara Ramezani, Naser Amini*, Neda Sadeghi, Hosein Safakheil and Nasim Vousooghi

Cerebral palsy (CP) is presented as the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder which primarily damages the posture and motor function. Nowadays, major advances in brain imaging and brain stimulation techniques have been prepared the promising status in diagnostic and interventional processes. In this review study, a brief explanation is provided about several techniques of brain stimulation to remedy the children suffered CP; the potential and performance of these techniques in restoration of damaged motor neural circuits; clinical trials ever conducted in this area; safety and tolerability of these novel therapeutic approaches for CP patients. In summary, brain stimulation in various frameworks offers new insights into a novel therapeutic approach for pediatric CP, but efficacy and safety need to be further addressed.