Prof. Panteliadis received his medical degree from the Kiel Medical School in Germany, have completed the speciality training in Hamburg and sub- speciality training in Frankfurt, Hamburg and in other Medical Schools in Germany. Promotion in Kiel and Habilitation in the Medical School of University Thessaloniki. He is a former Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology at Aristotle University, Greece, and Director of the 3rd Pediatric Department at Ippokraton Hospital. He retired in 2010, and has since been active at a private clinic. From 2005 to 2009 Prof. Panteliadis developed and improved the health system in northern Greece. He has organized several conferences, w

Presents recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cerebral palsy

Discusses individual challenges faced by affected children

Pursues a multidisciplinary approach

Cerebral palsy: a historical review.- Definition.- Epidemiology.- Neuropathology.- Aetiological factors.- Intrauterine infection.- Magnesium sulphate for prevention.- Early markers.- Clinical characteristics.- Early diagnosis.- Brain Imaging.- Ultrasonography.- Positrons-Emission-Tomography.- Physiotherapy.- Occupational therapy.- Pathophysiology of muscle.- Orthpaedic management.- Early developmental intervention.- Hip luxation.- Scoliosis.- Bone status.- Oral medication.- Management with Botulinum Neurotoxin A.- Intrathecal Baclofen.- Rhizotomy.- Comorbidities.- Epilepsies.- Visual impairment.- Gastrointestinal problems.- Long-term prognosis.- Quality of life.- Psychosocial problems.