학술논문

The Flip Test.
Document Type
Article
Source
Spine (03622436). 7/1/2009, Vol. 34 Issue 15, p1585-1589. 5p. 5 Charts.
Subject
*MEDICAL screening
*EXAMINATIONS
*DIAGNOSIS
*MAGNETIC resonance imaging
*NEUROLOGICAL disorders
Language
ISSN
0362-2436
Abstract
The article presents a study that attempts to validate the flip test, a physical examination used to determine nerve root tension in patients with sciatica. Subjects chosen were patients with sciatic and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans that show disc protrusion or nerve root compression. Conclusions would maintain the test to be useful to confirm nerve root tension despite misleading expectations such as producing an actual flip.