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Iran J Child Neurol. 2019;13(2):17-28.

A Novel Intervention Technology for Cerebral Palsy: Brain Stimulation.

Iranian journal of child neurology

Sara Ramezani, Naser Amiini, Fatemeh Khodaei, Hosein Safakheil, Arash Sarveazad, Seyedeh Lena Mohebbi, Peiman Brouki Milan

Affiliations

  1. Neuroscience Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
  2. Guilan Road Trauma Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
  3. Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  4. Burn Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  5. Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  6. Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  7. Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

PMID: 31037074 PMCID: PMC6451854

Abstract

A common pediatric disorder with posture and motor dysfunction in neurological diseases is known as cerebral palsy (CP). Recently, a series of effective techniques have been developed for treatment of CP. These promising methods need high-tech equipment for brain stimulation and mainly classified into invasive and no-invasive approaches. This study aimed to introduce these techniques for treatment of patients who suffer from CP. The potential and performance of currently available brain stimulation techniques have been mentioned in detail. Moreover, the clinical application, safety, efficacy and challenges of these methods have been discussed. Here we review the recent advances in the CP treatment with an emphasis on brain stimulation techniques.

Keywords: Brain stimulation; Cerebral palsy; Pediatric disorder

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests.

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