Spurling's test
Spurling's Test
Spurling's test (pronunciation: spur-lingz test) is a medical diagnostic procedure used primarily in the field of neurology. It is named after its developer, American neurosurgeon Dr. Roy Glenwood Spurling.
Etymology
The test is named after Dr. Roy Glenwood Spurling, an American neurosurgeon who first described the procedure in 1944. The term "test" is derived from the Latin "testum," meaning "the lid of an earthen vessel, an earthen vessel, an urn" which has been metaphorically applied to various procedures in medicine that seek to uncover hidden pathologies.
Procedure
The Spurling's test is performed by having the patient extend their neck and rotate their head towards the affected side while the examiner applies axial load. A positive Spurling's test is indicated by the reproduction of radicular symptoms, suggesting the presence of cervical radiculopathy.
Related Terms
- Cervical radiculopathy: A clinical condition resulting from a nerve root problem in the neck, which can lead to pain, numbness, or weakness in various parts of the body.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Medical diagnostic: The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
See Also
References
External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spurling's test
- Wikipedia's article - Spurling's test
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