Abstract
The post-polio syndrome is a late sequel of former poliomyelitis. Patients develop slowly progressive weakness, fatigue and pain. We report 13 cases.
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Adult
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Electromyography
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Motor Neurons / physiology
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Muscles / innervation
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Neurologic Examination
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Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / physiopathology
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Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / psychology
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Retrospective Studies
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Sick Role