Poliomyelitis and a warring sister

Poliomyelitis and a warring sister

"Sister Kenny, 1946 Precipitated by poor sanitation, the polio virus can cause enteric infection, and rarely (in about 5% of cases) poliomyelitis. Massage was avoided because of extreme tenderness, but splints (steel frames) and plaster casts were used, if needed, to keep the legs in a good pos...

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Veröffentlicht in:Lancet neurology 2014-12, Vol.13 (12), p.1175-1175
1. Verfasser: Wijdicks, Eelco F M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Neurology
Poliomyelitis
Rehabilitation
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Zusammenfassung:"Sister Kenny, 1946 Precipitated by poor sanitation, the polio virus can cause enteric infection, and rarely (in about 5% of cases) poliomyelitis. Massage was avoided because of extreme tenderness, but splints (steel frames) and plaster casts were used, if needed, to keep the legs in a good position.
ISSN:1474-4422
1474-4465
DOI:10.1016/S1474-4422(14)70170-X