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10. Elbow

Auteurs : Dr. Arianne Verhagen, Drs. Jeroen Alessie

Gepubliceerd in: Evidence based diagnostics of musculoskeletal disorders in primary care

Uitgeverij: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum

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Abstract

Based on a case study, in this chapter I discuss the clinical reasoning of a physiotherapist when a patient with elbow pain is consulting him/her. The chapter starts with general information of elbow pain, known risk factors and prognosis. In addition, I discuss the existing evidence on validity of history taking, physical examination, specific tests if necessary and diagnostic imaging and their value within the diagnostic process of subgroups of patients with elbow pain.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Elbow
Auteurs
Dr. Arianne Verhagen
Drs. Jeroen Alessie
Copyright
2018
Uitgeverij
Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-368-2146-9_10