General movements and head magnetic resonance imaging in predicting cerebral palsy in preterm and low birth weight infants

Key Points

• Cerebral palsy can be predicted with a high degree of accuracy using specific general movements.
• The study highlighted a significant correlation between general movements and MRI findings in 120 preterm infants.
• Assessment utilized both magnetic resonance imaging and observation of general movements over the first few months of life.
• Early identification methods may enable timely interventions, although the long-term outcomes require further investigation.