Disease of the spine-herniated disc-cauda equina syndrome

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A 55-year-old woman presents with complaints of back pain that radiates down her right leg.

A positive straight leg raise test MOST likely indicates: piriformis syndrome. degenerative joint disease of the spine. herniated disc. cauda equina syndrome.

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