Thyrotoxic myopathy affects ?
Muscles of the neck
Proximal limb muscles
Distal limb muscles
Muscles of the tongue
Thyrotoxic myopathy affects proximal limb muscles i.e. the front thigh muscles, arm muscles. Weakness is more when muscle contracts isometrically either while getting down steps or lifting a full bucket. Once hypehyroidism is controlled, recovery occurs. Reference : page 473 SRB's manual of surgery 5th edition
Urology