Crossed Over Lasegue Test

What is the “Crossed Over Lasegue Test” used for?

• Central disc herniation in cases of severe nerve root irritation

How to perform the “Crossed Over Lasegue Test”?

•  The examiner passively flexes the patient’s uninvolved limb while maintaining the knee in extension.

What is the positive result?

• A positive test is when the patient reports pain in the involved limb at 40 degrees of hip flexion with the uninvolved limb.

References

• Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal System 3rd Edition.
• Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, And Intervention 3rd Edition.