Spastic Diplegia is a form of Spastic Cerebral Palsy in which your child's leg and hip muscles are overly rigid and tight.  This causes your child's legs to cross at the knees, making
it difficult to walk. The kind of movement that is typically associated with Spastic
Diplegia is often referred to as scissoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

 


Q: What is Spastic Diplegia?

A: Spastic Diplegia is a form of Spastic Cerebral Palsy in which your child's leg and hip muscles are overly rigid and tight.  This causes your child's legs to cross at the knees, making it difficult to walk. The kind of movement that is typically associated with Spastic Diplegia is often referred to as "scissoring."


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