Post-Polio Syndrome: Background, Management and Treatment , An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

1st Edition, Volume 32-3 - July 1, 2021
Editors: Darren Rosenberg, Craig Rovito
Language: English
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This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Drs Darren Rosenberg and Craig Rovito, will discuss a number of important topics related to Polio. This… Read more

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This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Drs Darren Rosenberg and Craig Rovito, will discuss a number of important topics related to Polio. This issue of one of four issues selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Santos Martinez. Topics discussed in this issue include, but are not limited to: epidemiology and working toward eradication; Polio-like diseases, AFM; Approach to fatigue and Energy Conservation; Bracing: upper and lower limb orthoses; NCS/EMG- common neuropathies and considerations for a patient with polio; Joint and back pain; Scoliosis; Respiratory complications; Psychiatric outcomes and approach; Palliative and end of life discussions and considerations; Patient information: resources and community reintegration; and Medical combordities and complications associated with polio.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Foreword
Preface
The Current State: Epidemiology and Working Toward Eradication
Key points
Acute poliomyelitis
Postpolio syndrome
Summary
Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Key points
Introduction
Case definitions
Virology
Epidemiology and viral association
Clinical presentation
Imaging findings
Laboratory testing
Electrodiagnostic findings
Acute treatment
Nerve transfer surgeries
Rehabilitation
Outcomes
Summary
Clinics care points
Approach to Fatigue and Energy Conservation
Key points
Introduction: history, definitions, and background
Discussion
Future directions
Summary
Clinics care points
Bracing: Upper and Lower Limb Orthoses
Key points
Discussion
Bracing evaluation
Clinics care points
Nerve Conduction Study/Electromyography: Common Neuropathies and Considerations for Patients with Polio
Key points
Electromyographic, respiratory, and musculoskeletal considerations
Electromyography findings, considerations, and pitfalls
Diagnosis of postpolio syndrome and relation to electromyography
Respiratory findings and considerations
Clinics care points
Joint and Back Pain: Medications and Role of Injection Therapy for Destructive Joint
Key points
Introduction/epidemiology
Why we care?
Diagnosis/evaluation
Treatment
Prognosis
Clinics care points
Neuromuscular Scoliosis: When, Who, Why and Outcomes
Key points
Introduction
Definitions
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Diagnostics
Management
Surgery
Outcomes
Clinics care points
Psychiatric Approaches and Outcomes
Key points
Introduction
History
Nature of the problem
Therapeutic options
Clinical outcomes
Discussion
Future directions
Summary
Clinics care points
Palliative Care for Polio and Postpolio Syndrome
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Health Care Delivery, Patient Resources, and Community Reintegration
Key points
Health care delivery for medically complex patients
Improving patient independence and access
Physical fitness and adaptive sports
Patient support systems
Clinics care points
Medical Comorbidities and Complications Associated with Poliomyelitis and Its Sequelae
Key points
Introduction
Cardiovascular conditions
Obesity
Neurologic conditions
Bone disorders
Pain disorders
Pregnancy and perinatal outcomes
Summary
Clinics care points