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=== Procedure === | === Procedure === | ||
Using either the opposite end of a reflex hammer or the examiners own thumb nail, scratch along the crest of the patient's tibia in a downward motion.<ref name="Magee">Magee DJ. Orthopedic Physical Assessment ( | Using either the opposite end of a reflex hammer or the examiners own thumb nail, scratch along the crest of the patient's tibia in a downward motion.<ref name="Magee">Magee DJ (2014). Orthopedic Physical Assessment (6th Ed): pg 597.</ref> | ||
== Response == | == Response == | ||
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
To test for the presence of an upper motor neuron lesion. This test is part of the standard neurological examination.[1]
Technique[edit | edit source]
Setup[edit | edit source]
Patient positioned in sitting or supine. The examiner grasps the lower leg with one hand.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
Using either the opposite end of a reflex hammer or the examiners own thumb nail, scratch along the crest of the patient's tibia in a downward motion.[1]
Response[edit | edit source]
- A normal (negative) response is no reaction[1]
- An abnormal (positive) response is a Babinksi Sign/Plantar Response, that being extension of the big toe and fanning of the other toes.[1]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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