Sentences with phrase «of hypertonia»

Athetoid cerebral palsy is comprised of hypertonia and hypotonia, making it difficult for the individual to remain in the same position, walk or sit.

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Although many of the components of this syndrome, such as cognitive, sensory, and motor disabilities, are shared by other congenital infections, 5 features differentiate CZS from other congenital infections: (1) severe microcephaly with partially collapsed skull; (2) thin cerebral cortices with subcortical calcifications; (3) macular scarring and focal pigmentary retinal mottling; (4) congenital contractures; and (5) marked early hypertonia with symptoms of extrapyramidal involvement (Table).

The most common form of cerebral palsy, spastic cerebral palsy accounts for about 70 to 80 percent of all cases.1 Affected children typically exhibit hypertonia and awkward movements in some or all areas of the body.

If a baby appears «stiff,» this may indicate hypertonia (increased muscle tone), which is the hallmark of spastic cerebral palsy.

The list of problems includes respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying.