Inclusion-body myositis

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Inclusion-body myositis

Inclusion-body myositis is chronic progressive inflammation and weakening of the muscles. It is most apparent the finger flexor and knee extensor muscles.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 400
Department: Orthopaedy

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Trouble rising 70
Frequent falling 70
Elevated CRP 60
Muscle weakness 70
Muscle pain 70
Hand weakness 60
Dysphagia 50
Poor balance 50
Elevated CK 70
sIBM findings 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • CRP
  • Blood draw
  • Neck palpation
  • EMG
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: