Physical examination maneuver
Physical Exam
Spurling Test
also known as Foraminal compression test
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With the patient seated, extend, laterally bend, and slightly rotate the neck toward the symptomatic side, then apply gentle downward (axial) pressure on the top of the head. A positive test is reproduction of radiating pain or paresthesia down that arm.
How to Interpret
Showing 2 of 3 findings
Cervical Disc Herniation
Spurling test positive
Rule in
Very helpfulDerived CI
Rule out
Very helpfulDerived CI
Evidence:Moderate
Cervical Radiculopathy
Spurling test positive
Rule in
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Rule out
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Evidence:Moderate
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