Early Identification of Cerebral Palsy Using Neonatal MRI and General Movements Assessment in a Cohort of High-Risk Term Neonates

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability of childhood. Its early identification is an important priority for parents and is critical for access to early intervention resources, which may optimize function.A prospective cohort of term neonates at high risk for CP was assessed by neonatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine myelination of the posterior limb of the internal capsule, General Movements Assessment to assess...