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Post-poliomyelitis syndrome: case report.

Marco Antonio Orsini Neves¹, Mariana Pimentel de Mello, Viviane Vieira dos Santos

¹Clinical Neurology - FESO (Teresópolis) and Department of Neurology (Neuromuscular Diseases Division) - UFF. orsini@predialnet.com.br

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Summary

Post-polio syndrome (PPS) can emerge decades after paralytic poliomyelitis. This case highlights new fatigue, weakness, and pain in a patient 35 years post-infection, confirmed by electromyography.

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Whole Body Vibration Methods with Survivors of Polio

Whole Body Vibration Methods with Survivors of Polio

Published on: October 17, 2018

Area of Science:

Neurology
Clinical Case Study

Background:

Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a neurological disorder affecting individuals years after acute poliomyelitis.
It is characterized by new or worsening muscle weakness, fatigue, and pain.

Observation:

A 40-year-old patient, 35 years after paralytic poliomyelitis, presented with new symptoms.
These included fatigue, muscle atrophy, dyspnea, gait difficulties, and joint/muscle pain.

Findings:

Electromyography revealed injured anterior horn neurons in the spinal cord.
Evidence of reinnervation was also observed during muscular tests.

Implications:

This case underscores the long-term neurological consequences of poliomyelitis.
Early diagnosis and management of post-polio syndrome are crucial for patient quality of life.