Test: Millgram's Test

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Background/Purpose

To determine if there is a pathology in the intra/extra thecal area of the spine. The intrathecal pathology may include a spinal tumour and extrathecal pathology may include a herniated disc or a space-occupying lesion.

Procedure

To determine if there is a pathology in the intra/extra thecal area of the spine. The intrathecal pathology may include a spinal tumour and extrathecal pathology may include a herniated disc or a space-occupying lesion.
Performed: Bilaterally

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Raise both legs up to 4 – 6 inches off the bed (20 degrees) and hold them for 30 seconds, while lying supine.

Criteria

• No pain or radiation
• Can hold legs up

Measurement

LOINC Code

Scale/Grading

selection range; grade - LOINC ID
Option - Value option selection range; grade - LOINC IDPass ; Pass - Fail ; Fail -