Chronic leg pain : putting the diagnostic pieces together

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Chronischer Beinschmerz : das diagnostische Puzzle zusammensetzen
Autor:Hutchinson, M.R.; Cahoon, S.; Atkins, T.
Erschienen in:The physician and sportsmedicine
Veröffentlicht:26 (1998), 7, S. 37-46, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online)
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0091-3847, 2326-3660
DOI:10.3810/psm.1998.07.1083
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199810305204
Quelle:BISp

Abstract des Autors

Chronic pain in the calf, tibia, fibula, or muscle compartments of the leg must be carefully evaluated to make the proper diagnosis and define the most appropriate course of treatment. The most common overuse leg injuries are stress fractures, chronic exertional compartment syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, and strains and sprains. The history is the key component of the evaluation. Targeted questions can suggest which ancillary tests can confirm the working diagnosis. Infection, tumors, radiculopathy, and vascular compromise other than compartment syndrome are rare but must be considered in the differential. Verf.-Referat