A new research article on Sciatica or Intervertebral Disc Prolapse published

A new research article looking at the ability of a person to stand on single leg, aiding in clinical diagnosis of slipped intervertebral disc - a condition causing low back pain and sciatica- has been published by Dr Krishnakumar , Consultant Spine and Scoliosis Surgeon, Medical Trust Hospital MG road Cochin Kerala India.

Study on Single Leg Stance Test as an Outpatient Assessment Tool in Spine Examination The Journal of Spinal Surgery 2019: 6 (1):11-15.

 Free full text available at 
https://www.jossworld.com/journal/JOSS

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