An Approach to Myopathy for the Primary Care Clinician

Am J Med. 2018 Mar;131(3):237-243. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2017.10.016. Epub 2017 Oct 23.

Abstract

Patients with muscle weakness are frequently encountered in the primary care clinic; however, the identification of an underlying disorder of muscle can pose a significant challenge. The aim of this review article is to provide a clinical and diagnostic framework to aid the primary care clinician in the detection and evaluation of suspected myopathies.

Keywords: Creatine kinase; Electromyogram; Muscle; Myopathy; Weakness.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Muscular Diseases / etiology*
  • Muscular Diseases / therapy
  • Primary Health Care*