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  Name           = Post-polio syndrome |
  Image          = PPS.jpeg|
  Caption        = Science fiction writer [[Arthur C. Clarke]] developed post-polio syndrome in 1988 after initially contracting polio in 1962.<ref name=obitnyt>{{Cite news|first= Gerald|last= Jonas|authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Arthur C. Clarke, Premier Science Fiction Writer, Dies at 90. |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/18/books/18cnd-clarke.html?hp |publisher=[[New York Times]] |date=18 March 2008 |accessdate=19 March 2008}}</ref> |
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==[[Post-polio syndrome overview|Overview]]==

==[[Post-polio syndrome historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==

==[[Post-polio syndrome classification|Classification]]==

==[[Post-polio syndrome pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==

==[[Post-polio syndrome causes|Causes]]==

==[[Post-polio syndrome differential diagnosis|Differentiating Post-polio syndrome from other Diseases]]==

==[[Post-polio syndrome epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==

==[[Post-polio syndrome risk factors|Risk Factors]]==

==[[Post-polio syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==

==Diagnosis==

[[Post-polio syndrome history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Post-polio syndrome physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Post-polio syndrome laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Post-polio syndrome MRI|MRI]] | [[Post-polio syndrome imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Post-polio syndrome other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]

==Treatment==

[[Post-polio syndrome medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Post-polio syndrome surgery|Surgery]] | [[Post-polio syndrome prevention|Prevention]] | [[Post-polio syndrome cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Post-polio syndrome future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]

==Case Studies==

[[Post-polio syndrome case study one|Case #1]]

==Further reading==
* {{cite book | last = Bruno | first = Richard L. | title = The Polio Paradox | publisher = Warner Books | location = New York | year = 2002 | isbn = 0446529079 }}

* Maynard, F.M., & Headley, J.H. (Eds.) (1999). ''Handbook on the Late Effects of Poliomyelitis for Physicians and Survivors.'' Saint Louis, MO: GINI (now Post-Polio Health International). Information on 90 post-polio topics; a compilation of the research and experience of over 40 experts.

* March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. (1999). ''Identifying Best Practices in Diagnosis & Care.'' Warm Springs, GA: March of Dimes International Conference on Post-Polio Syndrome

* Nollet F. "Perceived health and physical functioning in postpoliomyelitis syndrome". Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2002.

* Nollet, F. "Post-polio syndrome". Orphanet Ecyclopaedia, 2003

* Silver, Julie K. (2001). ''Post-Polio Syndrome: A Guide for Polio Survivors and Their Families.''  New Haven: Yale University Press. (Dr. Silver is Medical Director, Spaulding-Framingham Outpatient Center; Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School.)

==External links==

* [http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/post_polio/post_polio.htm National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke]

* [http://www.post-polio.org Post-Polio Health International]

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