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Klinische Untersuchung des Sprunggelenks

Physical examination of the ankle joint

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Die klinische Untersuchung spielt noch immer eine wichtige Rolle bei der Diagnostik von akuten Verletzungen und chronischen Beschwerden des Sprunggelenks. Durch eine ausführliche Anamneseerhebung sowie einen strukturierten Untersuchungsablauf, der bei Bedarf durch spezifische Tests ergänzt wird, kann eine reproduzierbare Untersuchungsqualität gewährleistet werden. Ein bewährter klinischer Untersuchungsablauf des Sprunggelenks wird vorgestellt und von der Anamnese über die Inspektion und Palpation, die Prüfung von Beweglichkeit und Kraft, die Stabilitätsprüfung bis zu spezifischen Funktionstests beleuchtet.

Abstract

Physical examination still plays a key role in the diagnosis of acute injuries and chronic disorders of the ankle joint. A reproducible diagnostic quality can be obtained by taking the patient’s history in detail and following a structured examination pathway, which can be expanded with further specific tests if required. This overview article presents a proven physical examination pathway of the ankle joint and explains it step by step from taking the case history to inspection and palpation, testing of motion and strength, and testing of joint stability up to specific function tests.

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  1. Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie, Landesklinikum Mödling, Sr. M. Restituta-Gasse 12, 2340, Mödling, Österreich

    P. Reuter & T. Klestil

  2. Sporthopaedicum Straubing, Bahnhofplatz 8, 94315, Straubing, Deutschland

    T. Buchhorn

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Reuter, P., Klestil, T. & Buchhorn, T. Klinische Untersuchung des Sprunggelenks. Arthroskopie 28, 78–85 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00142-015-0007-4

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