Scorebuilders Q&A
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Scorebuilders Q&A
Episode 71 – Disk Herniation – Special Tests
A patient is treated for low back pain with unilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The MRI report indicates the patient’s condition is caused by a moderate L3 disk herniation. Which of the following special tests would be MOST likely to recreate the patient’s symptoms?
1. Straight leg raise test
2. Prone knee bending test
3. Slump test
4. Crossed straight leg raise test
Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/8OJwWPY7CZY