J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1979 Jun;14(2):249-253. 10.4055/jkoa.1979.14.2.249.

A Study of Abnormal Reflexes in the Cerebral Palsied Patients

• Lee BI
• Jahng JS
• Shin JS
• Hong MK

• KMID: 2460625
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1979.14.2.249

Abstract

Early diagnosis of persistent abnormal reflexes may be of great significance to a more effective functioning of the cerebral palsied child. It is important to know the normal and abnormal reflex responses and their effect upon motor development for providing a basis for evaluation in the diagnosis and treatment of the cerebral palsied child. We studied 28 cerebral palsied children, between 1 to 12 years old, who were treated at Sam Yook Childrens Rehabilitation Center from May 1975 to December 1977. The pathologic reflexes were checked, and the relationship between pathologic reflexes and walking was compared. The following results were obtained. 1. The following were the most important pathologic reflexes in non-walking fgroup: a. Positive supporting reaction b. Protective extensor thrust c. Moro reflex 2. If they are present, the prognosis for walking ambulation was bad and surgery will not improve for the chances of walking.

MeSH Terms

Child
Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis
Humans
Prognosis
Reflex
Reflex, Abnormal*
Reflex, Startle
Rehabilitation Centers
Walking