Question

A 60-year-old with lower back pain radiating down the right leg for 3 weeks, worsened by coughing, is suspected of sciatica. Which clinical test is commonly used to assess nerve root irritation?

Accepted Answer

Straight leg raise test

Answer

Patrick's test

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McMurray's test

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Trendelenburg test

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Schober's test

Practice question

A 60-year-old with lower back pain radiating down the right leg for 3 weeks, worsened by coughing, is suspected of sciatica. Which clinical test is commonly used to assess nerve root irritation?