Research progress on multimodal MRI of brain structural connectivity,functional connectivity,and brain network changes in cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a leading cause of motor disabilities in children,severely affecting the daily lives of these children.It is frequently linked to brain damage,characterized by alterations in brain structural connections,functional connectivity,and brain networks,resulting in motor dysfunction and cognitive impairments.However,the underlying mechanisms of this brain damage are not yet fully understood.Magnetic resonance imaging provides a clear visualization of brain damage in children,aiding in the exploration of the mechanisms of brain injury in cerebral palsy and playing a crucial role in its diagnosis and evaluation.This review summarizes the current research on brain structural connectivity,functional connectivity,and brain networks in patients with cerebral palsy,aiming to deepen our understanding of the mechanisms of brain injury in cerebral palsy and to offer guidance for early clinical diagnosis,intervention,and future research.