Use of Neurodynamic or Orthopedic Tension Tests for the Diagnosis of Lumbar and Lumbosacral Radiculopathies: Study of the Diagnostic Validity

Use of Neurodynamic or Orthopedic Tension Tests for the Diagnosis of Lumbar and Lumbosacral Radiculopathies: Study of the Diagnostic Validity

Background: Lumbar radiculopathy is a nerve root disorder whose correct diagnosis is essential. The objective of the present study was to analyze the reliability diagnostic validity of eight neurodynamic and/or orthopedic tension tests using magnetic resonance imaging as the Gold Standard. Methods:...

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Main Authors: Francisco Javier González Espinosa de los Monteros, Gloria Gonzalez-Medina, Elisa Maria Garrido Ardila, Juan Rodríguez Mansilla, José Paz Expósito, Petronila Oliva Ruiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
lumbar radiculopathy
neurodynamic tension tests
orthopedic tension tests
magnetic resonance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/19/7046

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