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Normal Achilles Reflex

In 1896 Babinski (and later Oppenheim in 1904) described the abolition or reduction of
Normal Achilles ... Reflex In 1896 ... Babinski (and later ... reflex in sciatica ... clinical #video #neurology
Abnormal Achilles Reflex

In 1896 Babinski (and later Oppenheim in 1904) described the abolition or reduction of
Abnormal Achilles ... Reflex In 1896 ... Babinski (and later ... reflex in sciatica ... clinical #video #neurology
Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
- Babinski - Move ... Achilles-toe reflex ... Squeeze hard on the Achilles ... release #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Alternatives #Tests
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... A positive test, ... #Babinski #Sign ... #Reflex #Plantar ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis #Neurology
Schaeffer's Sign on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Schaeffer's sign is a clinical sign in which squeezing
Physical Exam - Babinski ... squeezing the Achilles ... extensor plantar reflex ... #Schaeffers #Reflex ... PhysicalExam #clinical #neurology
Schaeffer's Sign on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Schaeffer's sign is a clinical sign in which squeezing
Physical Exam - Babinski ... squeezing the Achilles ... extensor plantar reflex ... #Schaeffers #Reflex ... PhysicalExam #clinical #neurology
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
the patient's elbow ... the patient's elbow ... The Achilles reflex ... The Achilles tendon ... The Babinski reflex
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... document response (tests ... flexed at the elbow ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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pain (LBP) • Sciatica ... • Provocative Tests ... bulbocavernosus reflex ... absent anal wink test ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... normally elicits elbow ... radial (supinator) reflex ... Inverted #Supinator #Test ... #Reflex #neurology