Kernig’s Sign - Meningeal stretch test

Test for presence of neurological irritation of the lumbar meninges or nerve roots.
The test is positive if the patient reports radicular pain or a generalised spinal pain and resistance to movement.
Leg pain and localised low back pain may indicate radiculopathy. Generalised spinal pain, resistance to the test or involuntary flexion of the opposite hip may indicate meningitis.

A positive test may indicate meningeal irritation or nerve root impingement.

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