Amputations are much more common than many people realize. According to data from the Amputee Coalition, an estimated two million people in the U.S. live with limb loss. Each year, an average of 185,000 people lose limbs, which equals between 300 and 500 amputations each day. Most people who suffer amputations suffer ongoing issues in […]
Learning that your child has cerebral palsy can be devastating. You might worry about the quality of life your child might enjoy and how long he or she might be expected to live. Cerebral palsy varies in severity, so there is a range of prognoses and life expectancies for children who develop this condition. Here […]
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition that can cause physical and intellectual disabilities. While this condition might be diagnosed several years after birth, that does not mean that people can get the condition later in life. Here is what you should know about cerebral palsy and its causes from the Philadelphia Cerebral Palsy attorneys at […]
The placenta plays a critical role in ensuring the growing fetus receives the nutrients and oxygen it needs to grow. Most pregnancies progress without any problems involving the placenta. While rare, placental problems can seriously risk the health of both the mother and fetus. Because of the risk, doctors must carefully monitor mothers and babies […]
A serious type of birth injury known as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), occurs when the oxygen supply to the baby’s brain is cut off, which can cause damage. Brain injuries from HIE can happen during pregnancy and delivery, and they can be mild and temporary or severe and permanent. In some cases, HIE will result in […]