Distal Weakness

Muscle weakness can be categorised into various patterns to assist with the differential diagnosis.

Classification

Distal Weakness

Myopathic

Non-Myopathic

Acquired

Genetic

Inclusion body myositis

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 Welander, Udd, Markesbery-Griggs, Nonaka, Laing, Miyoshi distal myopathies

Nerve: Most neuropathies Motor Neuron: motor neuron disease in early stage Neuromuscular Junction: rare presentations of myaesthenia gravis

Literature Review

Literature Review

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