Medical management

This section focuses on the medical treatment of the effects of hemiplegia and cerebral palsy, and highlights the importance of other aspects of medical management.

• Optimisation of health and nutrition
  Children with cerebral palsy are a nutritionally vulnerable group, and it is important to maintain their general health and nutrition.
• Assessment of sensory and cognitive function
  Nearly all children with hemiplegia or cerebral palsy have additional sensory or cognitive difficulties.
• Medical treatment
  Details of the medical treatments available for spasticity, including botulinum toxin.
• Recommendations
  Recommendations for the medical management of children with hemiplegia or cerebral palsy.