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Z Orthop Unfall 2020; 158(06): 657-660
DOI: 10.1055/a-1209-3971
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Basic Clinical Examination of the Foot and Ankle

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Michael Kehrer
1   Outpatient Clinic and Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Hospital, Germany
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Hendrik Kohlhof
1   Outpatient Clinic and Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Hospital, Germany
,
Desiree Schwetje
1   Outpatient Clinic and Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Hospital, Germany
,
Adnan Kasapovic
1   Outpatient Clinic and Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Hospital, Germany
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Andreas Kehrer
2   Plastic, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Regensburg University Hospital, Germany
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Dieter Christian Wirtz
1   Outpatient Clinic and Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Hospital, Germany
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Max J. Friedrich 
1   Outpatient Clinic and Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bonn University Hospital, Germany
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Abstract

Successful treatment of foot and ankle diseases requires an accurate diagnosis. In addition to differentiated history taking, clinical examination is the most important component in the diagnosis of foot and ankle diseases. The present video explains the common provocation tests and functional tests that are used in the basic clinical examination of the foot and ankle complex. In addition to general inspection and palpation, the focus is on different diagnostic tests and clinical signs that improve diagnostic accuracy. The present basic clinical examination methods allow a structured approach to clinical issues and can be a good basis, if supplemented by further specific and individual tests.

Key words

foot - ankle - clinical examination


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28 September 2020

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