The femoral nerve traction test with lumbar disc protrusions. x

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Dyck P. x Surgical Neurology. [JC:vbj] (3):163-6, 1976 Sep. x A easily performed test which can be carried out at the patient's bedside x has been described. It is referred to as the femoral nerve traction test. x Clinical evidence suggests it may have merit as an aid in the diagnosis of x disc herniations that affect the upper lumbar spine. x x