Which orthopedic test is most specific for diagnosing a lumbar disc herniation?

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CStraight Leg Raise
DPatrick's FABER Test

✓ Correct answer: C. Straight Leg Raise The straight leg raise (SLR) test has high specificity for lumbar disc herniation, especially when it reproduces the patient's radicular symptoms at less than 60 degrees of elevation.

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