Spine OSCE Examination Quiz

Focused SBA-style practice, followed by the answer and explanation for every question.

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1
You have just finished examining the lumbar spine of a 42-year-old woman with severe lower back pain radiating into both legs. She now reports new difficulty passing urine and numbness around the perineum. What is the most appropriate way to complete the examination and immediate assessment?
2
You are examining a patient with suspected nerve-root pain from an upper lumbar disc prolapse. Which description best identifies a positive femoral nerve stretch test?
3
A woman with back and leg symptoms is asked to walk a short distance, turn, and walk back. Each time she puts weight on her left leg, her pelvis drops to the right. What best explains this?

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