Cerebral Palsy

    Overview

    Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder resulting from abnormal brain development, often before a patient is born. It impacts a patients motor function and muscle development. Long-term treatment includes physical and other therapies, drugs, and sometimes surgery.

    Our providers

    Profiles

    Hossam AbdelSalam, MD

    Pediatric Neurologist Pediatrics
    400 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Alyssa Brown, CPNP-AC

    Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Orthopedics Orthopedic Surgery
    400 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702
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    Nitin Patel, MD

    Pediatric Neurologist Neurology, Pediatrics
    400 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702

    Why SIU

    Continually learning

    With a focus on continual improvement, our doctors take the time to research, study and innovate to provide the latest treatments for our patients.

    Patient-first experience

    Our care ranges from primary care physicians to specialists and sub-specialists who have advanced training. We're here for you when you need us.

    Breakthrough tech

    Continually teaching the next generation of doctors, our physicians use the latest developments in procedures and technologies for our patients.