Treatment Cerebral Palsy-Related Limited Mobility
One of the common consequences of cerebral palsy is the loss of motor skills. Whether this takes the shape of complete immobility of limbs or a difficulty in walking with a normal gait, children who develop this disability may require special medical attention to help them overcome or manage their mobility problems. Depending on the cause and extent of the mobility issues, there may be a range of treatment options available to help children otherwise unable to walk normally.
If you’re fighting to provide care for a child with cerebral palsy caused by a doctor or nurse’s negligence, the responsible party may actually be financially liable for the expenses related to their negligent actions. For more information regarding how a successful claim may work to cover your child’s treatment costs, contact a cerebral palsy birth injury attorney of the Driscoll Firm, today at (800) 900-7704.
Mobility Assistance for Children with Cerebral Palsy
There are several problems that can be directly or indirectly tied to mobility concerns with children who suffer from cerebral palsy. Whether immobility itself is the concern or the low bone density and muscle atrophy that can come from an unusual gait, these children may need to seek the following treatments:
- Surgical assistance in reshaping muscles for better flexibility
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Prescription bisphosphonates and other drugs to improve bone density
- Special instruments or tools to improve walking
Between these treatment costs and the expenses tied to regular checkups and follow-up care, the medical bills for a child with cerebral palsy can become an enormous financial problem. Fortunately, however, there may be financial relief available through a personal injury claim.
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If a doctor or nurse’s mistakes caused a child to develop cerebral palsy at birth, you may be left with considerable medical treatment costs that can be difficult to manage. However, financial help may be available through an injury lawsuit. To learn more about your legal options from an experienced attorney, contact the cerebral palsy birth injury lawyers of the Driscoll Firm, by calling (800) 900-7704 today.
