Is the Straight Leg Raise Suitable for the Diagnosis of Radiculopathy? Analysis of Diagnostic Accuracy in a Phase III Study

The straight leg raise test (SLR) has been proposed to detect increased nerve mechanosensitivity of the lower limbs in individuals with low back pain. However, its validity in the diagnosis of lumbosacral radiculopathy shows very variable results. The aim of this study was to analyse the diagnostic...

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Main Authors: Alberto Montaner-Cuello, Elena Bueno-Gracia, Diego Rodríguez-Mena, Elena Estébanez-de-Miguel, Miguel Malo-Urriés, Gianluca Ciuffreda, Santos Caudevilla-Polo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/24/3138