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Straight leg raise test for herniated, Is it really accurate?

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Straight leg raise test for herniated, Is it really accurate?

Post  emma on Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:08 pm

A straight leg raise test is used to help diagnose a lumbar herniated disc because the simple act of raising your leg stretches your spinal nerve root; doctors call this stretching excursion of the nerve. If you have a lumbar herniated disc, it should press on the stretched nerve root as your leg is raised above 30°.

Acoording to my experience,if the results are positive,that means herniated disc or soft tissue injuries.so straight leg raise test is not accurate test for herniated disc.

What's your opinion?

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