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Spurlings Test - Physiopedia The Spurling's test (also known as Maximal Cervical Compression Test and Foraminal Compression Test) is used during a musculoskeletal assessment of the cervical spine when looking for cervical nerve root compression causing Cervical Radiculopathy [1]
Spurling Test: What It Is, Procedure Positive Results Positive Spurling test: You felt pain or experienced symptoms during the test Your healthcare provider may order additional testing (like a CT scan or MRI) to confirm a cervical radiculopathy diagnosis
What Does a Positive Spurling’s Test Mean? - ScienceInsights A positive Spurling’s test result strongly suggests cervical radiculopathy This diagnosis involves the irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots branching from the spinal cord in the neck
Spurling Test Overview Explained Easily | OrthoFixar What is a positive Spurling test? The Spurling test is considered positive if pain radiates into the limb ipsilateral to the side at which the head is rotated Simultaneous extension of the cervical spine narrows the intervertebral foramina by 20 to 30%
Understanding Spurlings Test for Neck Pain Diagnosis What symptoms indicate a positive Spurling test for cervical radiculopathy? A positive test typically produces radiating pain, numbness, or tingling down the arm on the affected side These symptoms should match the patient's usual complaints and follow a specific nerve root distribution pattern
What Is the Spurling Test for Cervical Radiculopathy? High specificity means a positive result strongly confirms the presence of cervical radiculopathy Conversely, low sensitivity means a negative result does not definitively rule out the condition, as a pinched nerve may still be present
Spurling’s Test - Special Tests To test for: Compression of a cervical nerve root or facet joint irritation in the lower cervical spine • Patient is seated while the examiner stands behind the patient • Patient slowly extends, sidebends, and rotates the head to the affected side