Poliomyelitis, commonly known as “poliomyelitis”, is an acute infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, which results in damage to motor nerves and the appearance of a limp, and most often occurs in children aged 6 months to 5 years.
The disease primarily attacks motor nerve cells in the central nervous system, with damage to motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord predominating. Flaccid paralysis with irregular distribution and varying severity occurs, which can cause muscle atrophy and some sequelae of limb deformity, and can lead to clubfoot and clubfoot exostosis.
After the diagnosis of poliomyelitis, early intervention by professional means is needed. If the deformity is severe, surgical orthopedic treatments are feasible, such as surgery to relieve joint contractures, joint fusion, limb lengthening surgery and joint replacement surgery.
In addition to this, active and passive training is needed as early as possible to prevent muscle atrophy and promote functional recovery.
There is no cure for this disease, but it is possible to visit a hospital and improve the quality of life through specialized interventions.