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Diagnostik und Therapie des Schienbeinkantensyndroms

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The diagnosis and management of medial tibial stress syndrome

An evidence update—German version

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Zusammenfassung

Das Schienbeinkantensyndrom ist eine häufige Verletzung durch Überbeanspruchung bei Sportlern, die springen und laufen. Definiert ist es durch belastungsinduzierten Schmerz entlang des distalen posteromedialen Rands der Tibia und durch das Vorliegen eines erkennbaren Schmerzes bei Palpation über eine Länge von mindestens 5 cm. In der vorliegenden Übersichtsarbeit wird die aktuelle Studienlage zu Diagnostik und Management bei Sportlern mit Schienbeinkantensyndrom beschrieben.

Abstract

Medial tibial stress syndrome is a common overuse injury in jumping and running athletes. It is defined as exercise-induced pain along the distal posteromedial border of the tibia and the presence of recognisable pain on palpation over a length of 5 or more centimetres. This overview article provides an evidence update on the diagnosis and management of athletes with medial tibial stress syndrome.

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  1. Abteilung für Rehabilitation, Physiotherapiewissenschaft und Sport, Universitätsklinikum Utrecht, Utrecht, Niederlande

    Marinus Winters M.Sc., PhD

  2. Forschungsstelle für Allgemeinmedizin in Aalborg, Abteilung Klinische Medizin, Universität Aalborg, Fyrkildevej 7, 9220, Aalborg Øst, Dänemark

    Marinus Winters M.Sc., PhD

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Winters, M. Diagnostik und Therapie des Schienbeinkantensyndroms. Unfallchirurg 122, 848–853 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-019-0666-0

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