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A person who had polio as a child may experience symptoms later in life known as post-polio syndrome; arthritis is one of the possible symptoms of post-polio syndrome. According to Easter Seals Disability Services, arthritis caused by post-polio syndrome usually occurs in the back, wrists, hands, shoulders and lower extremities.
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Easter Seals Disabiity Services: Understanding Post-Polio Syndrome
Post-Polio Heath International: The Late Effects of Polio: An Overview
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