White matter lesions and DTI metrics related to various types of dysfunction in cerebral palsy: A meta-analysis and systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessing various types of dysfunction in cerebral palsy is a key factor in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients. The objective of this study was to use meta-analysis and systematic review to identify the specific white matter lesions and DTI metrics strongly associated with various types of dysfunction in cerebral palsy.

Methods

We conducted a literature search of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases to identify trials published that had evaluated the correlation between DTI metrics in sensorimotor pathways and function scores in cerebral palsy. Correlation coefficient (r) values were extracted for each study, and the extent of r was quantitatively explored. The remaining part of the study was analyzed qualitatively.

Results

SUBMITTER: Jiang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760009 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature