What doctor or specialist should I go for cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is a congenital disorder of movement, posture, or muscle tone.

To treat cerebral palsy the most common doctors or specialists are:

Neurosurgeon :

The neurosurgeon is responsible for the surgical management of diseases of the central, peripheral and vegetative nervous system.

Neurologist :

The neurologist is a doctor who treats nervous system disorders such as alternations of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles.

Speech language pathologist :

The speech therapist is the professional specialist in speech, language, social and cognitive communication and swallowing disorders.

Orthopedist :

The orthopedist is a doctor who specializes in the skeletal muscle system of the human body including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.

Occupational therapy :

Occupational therapy uses techniques through activities that promote and maintain people's health.

Physiotherapist :

A physiotherapist is a professional specialized in the repair and restoration of physical mobility of patients who have suffered some type of physical trauma.

Pediatrician :

A pediatrician is the specialist in charge of the health care and diseases of children and adolescents from birth to 18 years.

Doctor :

A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.

Physiatrist :

A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons and is responsible for restoring lost abilities due to illness or injury.

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Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats cerebral palsy you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.