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Case Report
DOI: 10.54448/ijn23232
Submitted: 07-10-2023
Published: 07-10-2023

Intramuscular use of pmma microspheres for treating calf poliomyelitis atrophy: a case report

Corcini Clinic, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Fernanda Bortolozo Clinic, Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil
GH Center, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Fernanda Bortolozo Clinic, Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Fernanda Bortolozo Clinic, Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Poliomyelitis PMMA Muscle Atrophy Calf

Abstract

Introduction: One of the sequelae of poliomyelitis is muscle atrophy, which presents with decreased muscle mass, especially in the lower limbs. Besides functional treatment, it is important to consider aesthetic treatment to correct muscle asymmetry because this condition negatively affects the quality of life. Case description: In this report, we describe the case of a female patient with muscle atrophy in the left calf due to poliomyelitis sequelae who was treated with intramuscular implantation of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres.  Results: Obtained an increase of 7 cm in the circumference of the left calf after the end of the treatment. Conclusion: The result obtained with the intramuscular filling was effective in treating calf muscle asymmetry.

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How to Cite

Corcini, A. C., Bortolozo, F., Rinaldi, M., Paschoal, Ângela S., & Souza, P. de. (2023). Intramuscular use of pmma microspheres for treating calf poliomyelitis atrophy: a case report. MedNEXT Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.54448/ijn23232