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Beyond the Motor Cortex: Functional Network Mapping Redefines Cerebral Palsy Prediction After Neonatal Stroke

MedXY Editorial TeamMar 20, 2026
cerebral palsyConnectomicsNeonatal StrokeNeuroimaging

Highlights

  • Traditional lesion-based analysis often fails to fully predict cerebral palsy (CP) outcomes; lesion network mapping (LNM) provides a more comprehensive predictive framework.
  • The development of CP following neonatal arterial ischemic stroke is significantly associated with functional disruptions in regions far beyond the primary motor cortex.
  • Key extramotor regions identified in the CP-related network include the thalamus, basal ganglia, cerebellum, and the insula.
  • Integrating routine clinical imaging with normative large-scale connectome data from the Developing Human Connectome Project enhances prognostic accuracy.

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