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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/24/3138 |