کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2620429 1135590 2007 8 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Physical assessment of lower extremity radiculopathy and sciatica
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی طب مکمل و جایگزین
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Physical assessment of lower extremity radiculopathy and sciatica
چکیده انگلیسی

ObjectiveThe purpose is to describe active and passive physical maneuvers that provoke or alleviate lumbosacral radiculopathy and/or sciatica to demonstrate how these maneuvers function in common orthopedic and neurological tests/signs.MethodsDescriptions of the maneuvers and their countermaneuvers are provided to establish an understanding of their mechanisms and influence on lumbosacral nerve roots and the sciatic nerve. Common tests and signs for lower extremity radiculopathy and sciatica are described to demonstrate the clinical application of the maneuvers. Combinations of common tests are also offered to improve examination efficiency.ResultsUnderstanding how each maneuver contributes individually or in combination with standard tests will enhance the reader's examination skills.ConclusionImproved examination skills lead to improved diagnosis and differential diagnosis of lower extremity radiculopathy and sciatica.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2007, Pages 75–82
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