The Straight-Leg-Raising Test

Authors

Ching-Hwa Chou
Chrong-Song Chou
Tao-Chang Hsu

Translated Title

SLRT－直腿抬高測試：五個病例之探討

Abstract

A positive unilateral straight-leg-raising sign is routinely interpreted as indicative of a disc lesion. A review of the literature was undertaken in an attempt to more clearly illustrate the mechanisms and results of the straight-leg-raising test. It was found that a positive straight-leg-raising test has minimal value in differentiating a patient with herniated disc from other patients with low back pain and sciatica.

Language

Traditional Chinese

First Page

97

Last Page

98

Recommended Citation

Chou, Ching-Hwa; Chou, Chrong-Song; and Hsu, Tao-Chang (1987) "The Straight-Leg-Raising Test," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 15: Iss. 1, Article 15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6315/3005-3846.1730
Available at: https://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol15/iss1/15