Comparison of hemiplegic and diplegic groups
| Hemiplegia (n = 59) | Diplegia (n = 54) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA at birth (wk) | 31.31 ± 1.80 | 30.91 ± 2.08 | .61 |
| Age at exam (mo) | 34.19 ± 8.59 | 31.07 ± 6.34 | .38 |
| Male | 30 | 27 | .55 |
| PROMa | 47 | 44 | .30 |
| PIHb | 18 | 12 | .17 |
| Placenta problem | 18 | 15 | .88 |
| ROP | 32 | 29 | .12 |
| Heart problem | 31 | 27 | .12 |
| GMFCS | 2.74 ± 0.93 | 3.14 ± 0.77 | .09 |
| AA | 46.78 | 8.21 | .00 |
| AD | 20.14 | 6.72 | .00 |
Note:—PROM indicates prolonged rupture of membranes; ROP, retinopathy of prematurity; PIH, pregnancy-induced hypertension; AA, asymmetric anistropy index; AD, asymmetric mean diffusivity index; GA, gestational age; GMFCS; Gross Motor Function Classification System.
↵a Defined as rupture for ≥18 hours.
↵b Defined as a systolic blood pressure of >140 mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure of >90 mm Hg plus proteinuria with or without edema.