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... Distal weakness is most likely secondary to neuropathy, and is often associated with loss of deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) either with or without sensory abnormalities. In contrast, increased DTRs or extensor plantor responses raise the... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)
... Proximal weakness is usually due to dysfunction of the lower motor unit; that is, anterior horn cells in the spinal cord, neuromuscular junction (NMJ), or the muscle itself. The... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)
... Muscle weakness is detected by observing and measuring the strength of an individual muscle or muscle group. It can result from a malfunction in the cerebral hemispheres, brain stem, spinal cord, nerve roots... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)
... Acute or Subacute* Electrolyte abnormality Hyperkalemia Hypokalemia   ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)
... Muscle weakness is detected by observing and measuring the strength of an individual muscle or muscle group. It can result from a malfunction in the cerebral hemispheres, brain stem, spinal cord, nerve roots, peripheral nerves,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)
... Muscle weakness is detected by observing and measuring the strength of an individual muscle or muscle group. It can result from a malfunction in the cerebral hemispheres, brain stem, spinal cord, nerve roots, peripheral nerves, or... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)
... Muscle weakness is detected by observing and measuring the strength of an individual muscle or muscle group. It can result from a malfunction in the cerebral hemispheres, brain stem, spinal cord, nerve roots,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)
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