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When doing straight leg test and no pain is felt could you still have a herniated disc? or is the test pretty accurate. thanks
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Disc Herniation: Absolutely could still have a disc herniation. The straight leg test on the same side is a very sensitive test and when positive on the opposite side is very specific. The diagnosis is based off of culmination of history, entire physical exam and MRI imaging.
Answered 1/30/2015
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