Ein Extremitätenschmerz, der keiner ist – Arm- und Beinschmerzen aus der Wirbelsäule

Bei einem isolierten Schmerz an den Extremitäten empfiehlt die Literatur bisher kein Screening der Wirbelsäule. In der Praxis findet es schon gar nicht statt. Die EXPOSS-Studie zeigt nun, dass die Wirbelsäule sogar häufig für solche Beschwerden verantwortlich ist. Der Artikel zeigt, wie diese Erkenntnis in den Alltag umgesetzt werden kann.

Publication History

Article published online:
17 November 2023

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