[Post-polio syndrome]

Nervenarzt. 1993 Apr;64(4):244-9.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The post-polio syndrome is a late sequel of former poliomyelitis. Patients develop slowly progressive weakness, fatigue and pain. We report 13 cases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adult
  • Electromyography
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Motor Neurons / physiology
  • Muscles / innervation
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / psychology
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sick Role