Implementation of “neuromuscular buckets” in resident clinics and through social media educational posts generated strong engagement and positive feedback. Learners reported that the framework simplified diagnostic reasoning and improved confidence in approaching neuromuscular cases. Informal feedback highlighted its clarity, visual organization, and applicability to real-world patient encounters.

To demonstrate: A 56-year-old female presented with two months of pain and tingling in the hands and feet, weakness in the legs, and falls. The exam showed areflexia, ? bilateral proximal leg weakness, patchy sensory loss, and sensory ataxia. Using the “buckets” tool, we can rule out motor neuron, neuromuscular junction, and muscle given mixed sensory and motor symptoms. With bilateral symptoms, plexus can likely be ruled out, leaving nerve roots and peripheral nerves. This can further guide workup, such as EMG, to differentiate axonal versus demyelinating neuropathies.