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Bragard Sign

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Illustration of straight leg raise test with positive Braggard Sign[1]
  • Braggard Sign
  • Bragaad's Test
  • Bragard's Sign

Purpose

  • Modification of the straight leg raise test to help determine whether a lumbar radiculopathy is present
  • Positive test reproduction of sciatica neuropathic symptoms due to increased neural tension
  • Helps differentiate neural tension from hamstring or gastroc muscle tightness

History

  • First described by Karla Bragard (1890-1983), a German Orthopedist (need citation)

Description

  • The patient is supine
  • With their knee extended, flex their hip up to the point of discomfort or pain
  • Then passively dorsiflex the ankle
  • Positive test
    • Increase in pain

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Almoallim, Hani, et al. "Approach to Musculoskeletal Examination." Skills in Rheumatology (2021): 17-65.
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John Kiel on 26 June 2025 19:57:27
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