Assess for impingement of a cervical root and subsequent radicular pain.
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Performing the Test
In sitting, have patient flex head to ipsilateral side of their referred symptoms
If no symptoms, examiner can apply combined compression and side flexion
Positive test: reproduces radicular pain
LR+ = 4.3; LR- = 0.75.
References
Baxter S, ed., McScheffrey G, ed. Toronto Notes: Comprehensive Medical Reference & Review for MCCQE 1 & USMLE 2. 26th ed. Toronto: Toronto Notes for Medical Students Inc; 2010.
Hurley K. OSCE and Clinical Skills Handbook. Halifax: Elsevier Canada; 2005.