title: [Functional diagnosis of early arthroses of the extremities].
abstract: Patient history and clinical examination are important for the diagnosis of degenerative joint disease. Here the typical statements of a patient suffering from early osteoarthritis are described and, as far as possible, explained. The joint in question must be systematically examined. Furthermore, the neighboring joints and soft-tissue structures, i.e., muscles, tendons etc., should be examined and evaluated with respect to their importance in hindering the functional chain. The neuroreflectory mechanisms involved herein are described.
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik im Waldkrankenhaus St. Marien, Erlangen.
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Beyer
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Donner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000294:innervation / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009619:Nociceptors / Q000503:physiopathology; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology
vernacular_title: Funktionelle Diagnostik von Früharthrosen der Extremitäten.