33 reactions | Acute flaccid myelitis is a polio-like disease that attacks the grey matter of the spinal cord, causing poor reflexes and weakness in the limbs. The disease has a sudden onset, and is most commonly diagnosed in children. To learn more about #AFM, watch the full video: osms.it/whatib7b35 #FOAMed #learnmedicine #Osmosis #boardreview #medicine | Osmosis from Elsevier | Facebook

21K views · 65 shares | Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is serious. Limb weakness is the most common symptom. AFM can progress rapidly to paralysis or respiratory failure, so patients need immediate care. Delays in recognition can put patients at risk. Read the latest VitalSigns on AFM: https://bit.ly/VS-AFM. | CDC | Facebook

9.1K views · 26 reactions | Hear from an HSS hand and upper extremity surgeon about how using a complex and innovative technique has successfully restored muscular function to young patients with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). | Hospital for Special Surgery | Facebook