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The Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test is commonly used to identify disc pathology or nerve root irritation, as it mechanically stresses lumbosacral nerve roots. It also has specific importance in detecting disc herniation and neural compression.
A positive straight leg test reproduces radiating leg pain. If it only causes back pain, then the test is negative. A meta-analysis reported the straight-leg test as having: [5] sensitivity 91%; specificity 26%; If raising the opposite leg causes pain (cross or contralateral straight leg raising): sensitivity 29%; specificity 88%
Straight Leg Raise Test Negative A negative result may indicate to your physician that additional diagnostic is necessary to pinpoint the source of your pain.
Negative: no symptoms/pain are felt on the opposite leg; Note: the test has a sensitivity of 28%-29% and a specificity of 88%-90% for nerve root impingement ; Seated Straight Leg Raise Test: Patient is seated on the exam table with knees bent to 90° and legs hanging freely; The examiner slowly extends one knee from the 90° starting position ...
6 Οκτ 2024 · The Lasegue sign or straight leg raise (SLR) test is a clinical test to assess nerve root irritation in the lumbosacral area. This test is an integral part of the neurological examination of the patients presenting with low back pain with or without radicular symptoms.
1 Οκτ 2008 · Although not specific, the straight-leg-raise test is the most sensitive test for lumbar disk herniation, with a negative result strongly indicating against lumbar disk herniation. 4,...
The straight leg raise test also called the Lasegue test, is a fundamental neurological maneuver during the physical examination of a patient with lower back pain that seeks to assess the sciatic compromise due to lumbosacral nerve root irritation. This test, which was first described by Dr. Lazarevic and wrongly attributed to Dr. Lasegue, can be positive in various conditions, making lumbar ...
