Question

a chiropractor performs a series of tests on a 53-year-old patient with suspected cervical radiculopathy. positive spurlings test, cervical distraction, upper limb tension test, and ipsilateral rotation <60° are noted. what is this combination called? lower motor neuron signs shoulder abduction relief sign jendrassik maneuver wainners cluster

Explanation:

Wainner's Cluster is a specific set of clinical tests (including Spurling's Test, cervical distraction, upper limb tension test, and reduced ipsilateral cervical rotation <60°) used to identify cervical radiculopathy. The other options do not match this combination: Lower Motor Neuron Signs involve weakness, atrophy, and reflex changes; Shoulder Abduction Relief Sign is a single test for radiculopathy; Jendrassik Maneuver is used to enhance reflex testing.

Answer:

D. Wainner's Cluster