Patients with post-polio syndrome are more likely to have subclinical involvement as compared to polio survivors without new symptoms

Conclusion: Subclinical involvement is common in limbs thought to be nonaffected by polio survivors, and this is especially present in those fulfilling criteria for PPS. New muscle weakness may develop in apparently nonaffected, subclinically involved muscles. Thus we believe that four-limb EMG studies should be performed in all polio survivors, especially in those with the symptoms of PPS.

Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology - February 2, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Arzu Yagiz OnUlaş Sungur Source Type: research