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For diagnostic evaluation of a neuromuscular disease, the clinician must be able
to obtain a relevant patient and family history and perform focused general,
musculoskeletal, neurologic, and functional physical examinations to direct
further diagnostic evaluations. Laboratory studies for hereditary neuromuscular
diseases include the relevant molecular genetic studies. The electromyogram and
nerve-conduction studies remain an extension of the physical examination, and
help to guide further diagnostic studies such as molecular genetics and muscle
and nerve biopsies. All diagnostic information needs are to be interpreted within
the context of relevant historical information, family history, physical
examination, laboratory data, electrophysiology, pathology, and molecular
genetics.
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