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Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex ( ... Plantar toe reflex ... Calf-toe reflex ... #PhysicalExam # ... Babinski #Plantar
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
, there is no plantar ... flexion of the foot ... squeezing the calf ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... msk #ankle #orthopedics
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... #Babinski #Sign ... #Reflex #Plantar ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
The calf squeeze ... muscle marks a positive ... flex the foot using ... Intraoperative #physicalexam ... #ankle #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
In a prone position ... Flex the knee to ... degrees, squeeze the calf ... #Injury #ankle ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
bedridden, the knees ... is best elicited ... on a chair with ankles ... The Babinski reflex ... contractions of the calf
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
: • Deep tendon ... reflexesPlantar ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose