Publications by authors named "Fahad A Marafi"
Skeletal Radiol
September 2010
Article Synopsis
- Post-poliomyelitis syndrome leads to various musculoskeletal issues like pain, weakness, and fatigue due to muscle overuse or misuse, often exacerbated by falls.
- Researchers conducted a study on bone scans of 8 adult patients with a history of paralytic poliomyelitis to identify the late scintigraphic patterns associated with their condition.
- Key findings included decreased blood flow in affected limbs, bone changes like pelvic deformities and increased uptake in the opposite limb, as well as degenerative changes in multiple joints; recognizing these patterns can help with diagnosis and management of the syndrome.
