Foraminal Nerve Compression Test

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3. Nerve Compression Syndromes – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Nerve Compression Syndromes of the hand present with various signs and symptoms that correspond to the nerve involved and its anatomic distribution. There are three nerves and their corresponding branches that provide sensory and motor innervation to the hand that include the median, ulnar, and radial. An understanding of the anatomy and distribution of these […]...
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5. Nerve Compression Syndromes – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Nerve compression syndromes of the hand present with various signs and symptoms that correspond to the nerve involved and its anatomic distribution. There are three nerves and their corresponding branches that provide sensory and motor innervation to the hand that include the median, ulnar, and radial. An understanding of the anatomy and distribution of these […]...
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15. SLR Test – Types, Technique, Clinical Outcome SLR Test/The straight leg raise test also called the Lasegue test is a fundamental neurological maneuver during the physical examination of the patient with lower back pain aimed to assess the sciatic compromise due to lumbosacral nerve root irritation. This test which was first described by Dr. Lazarevic and wrongly attributed to Dr. Lasegue can […]...