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Erschienen in: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift 21-22/2019

01.11.2019 | editorial

Musculoskeletal medicine: an Austrian perspective part 1

verfasst von: Univ. Prof. Dr. Richard Crevenna, MBA, MMSc, Franz Kainberger

Erschienen in: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift | Ausgabe 21-22/2019

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From the viewpoint of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary healthcare and associated with demographic change, musculoskeletal medicine seems to be one of the most important challenges now and in the future [1]. Musculoskeletal medicine means diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders (such as injuries and diseases), namely problems and dysfunctions arising from the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones and joints of the limbs, spine and muscles. Musculoskeletal problems are responsible for a very large part of consultations of general practitioners. After this, many different medical specialities are involved. Therefore, problems with the musculoskeletal system have an enormous impact on health services with high clinical and socioeconomic relevance [1]. …
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Metadaten
Titel
Musculoskeletal medicine: an Austrian perspective part 1
verfasst von
Univ. Prof. Dr. Richard Crevenna, MBA, MMSc
Franz Kainberger
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2019
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift / Ausgabe 21-22/2019
Print ISSN: 0043-5325
Elektronische ISSN: 1613-7671
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-019-01575-y

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