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It is used to diagnose cervical radiculopathy, it is as definitive as the spurlings test however is less painful. | |||
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This test was designed to assess radicular pain at the C4-C6 level. It is otherwise known as the shoulder abduction test. This test can be suggestive of cervical nerve involvement, but however isn't diagnostic of it.[1]
Purpose:[edit | edit source]
It is used to diagnose cervical radiculopathy, it is as definitive as the spurlings test however is less painful.
Procedure:[edit | edit source]
Importance:[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Davis FA. Bakody sign [Internet]. Tabers online, Unbound medicine. Available from: https://www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/773522/all/Bakody_sign
