title: Modified crossed leg raising test and sciatica.
abstract: A modification of the crossed leg raising test has been helpful in identifying patients with intervertebral disc disorders. Simultaneous flexion of the neck and elevation of the contralateral leg produced pain in the ipsilateral (presenting) sciatic notch in five patients with either free fragments or herniated disc found at operation. All patients were symptom-free postoperatively.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods; D012585:Sciatica / Q000175:diagnosis*