Episode 71 – Disk Herniation – Special Tests

05/08/2025 5 min
Episode 71 – Disk Herniation – Special Tests

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Episode Synopsis

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 test2. Prone knee bending test3. Slump test4. Crossed straight leg raise testWatch the video version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/8OJwWPY7CZY