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41. What is the Spurling test for?

A) Cervical radiculopathy (reproduction of arm pain on axial compression) B) Lumbar radiculopathy C) Sacroiliac joint D) Shoulder impingement

42. What is the straight leg raise test (Lasegue sign) for?

A) Lumbar nerve root irritation (L5-S1) B) Hip pathology C) Sacral nerve compression D) Piriformis syndrome

43. What is the crossed straight leg raise test?

A) Pain in affected leg when raising asymptomatic leg B) Pain in both legs C) Pain in unaffected leg when raising affected leg D) No pain

44. What is the most common emergency in spinal trauma?

A) Epidural hematoma B) Cauda equina syndrome C) Spinal cord injury with cardiogenic shock D) Autonomic dysreflexia

45. What are the red flags for cauda equina syndrome?

A) Urinary retention, saddle anesthesia, bilateral leg weakness B) Unilateral leg pain C) Isolated back pain D) Fever