Clinical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy by NASS
Major Recommendations
What history and physical examination findings are consistent with the diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy?
Manual muscle testing, sensory testing, supine straight leg raise, Lasegue’s sign and crossed Lasegue’s sign are recommended for use in diagnosing lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy.
Grade of Recommendation: A
The supine straight leg raise, as compared with the seated straight leg raise, is suggested for use in diagnosing lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy.
Grade of Recommendation: B