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Prioritize History and Exam
- Diagnose weakness primarily through history and physical exam.
- Use diagnostic tests to confirm your initial assessment, not replace it.
Weakness Distribution Patterns
- Weakness distribution patterns help localize lesions.
- Consider symmetry, location (generalized vs. localized), and proximal vs. distal presentation.
Diagnostic Framework
- Consider distribution, timeframe, and associated symptoms when diagnosing neuromuscular disorders.
- This framework helps organize the differential diagnosis process.