Abstract:Poliomyelitis is an infectious disease characterized by a loss of motor neurons. Affected individuals usually suffer from many abnormalities predisposing them to degenerative joint disease. We report a case of a young male, with a history of poliomyelitis, distal femoral extension osteotomy and previous tendon transfer, suffering from severe knee pain. The patient underwent total knee arthroplasty with posterior stabilized Triathlon® for the femoral side reconstruction and Total-stabilizer Triathlon® for the t… Show more
“…Total knee and hip replacements address overused, weakened lower extremities. [10][11][12][13][14][15] There is no cure for polio, but it can be prevented with safe and effective vaccination. Inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) given by I.M.…”
Chronic pain is a common problem for polio survivors. Nurses are on the front line to assess the scope, severity, and impact of reported pain. This article describes how nurses can advocate for patients experiencing post-polio syndrome pain.
“…Total knee and hip replacements address overused, weakened lower extremities. [10][11][12][13][14][15] There is no cure for polio, but it can be prevented with safe and effective vaccination. Inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) given by I.M.…”
Chronic pain is a common problem for polio survivors. Nurses are on the front line to assess the scope, severity, and impact of reported pain. This article describes how nurses can advocate for patients experiencing post-polio syndrome pain.
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