If the SLR Test Suggests Disc Herniation in a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

If the SLR test suggests disc herniation in a patient with a new complaint of LBP, you should:

• A) Get an x-ray of the area that is most painful
• B) Treat with a course of conservative care before further testing
• C) Order an MRI
• D) Order a C-reactive protein and HLA-B27 to rule out ankylosing spondylitis

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