Diagnostic accuracy of the straight leg raise test for lumbosacral radicular pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

A systematic review with meta-analysis published in Musculoskeletal Science & Practice evaluated how accurately the straight leg raise (SLR) test identifies lumbosacral radicular pain. The findings provide clinicians, including physical therapists, with updated evidence on the diagnostic utility of this commonly used examination maneuver for patients presenting with suspected nerve root involvement. Understanding the SLR's sensitivity and specificity can help guide clinical decision-making in the assessment of lumbar spine conditions.

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