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Using either the opposite end of a reflex hammer or thumbnail, the examiner uses his/her other hand to 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> | Using either the opposite end of a reflex hammer or thumbnail, the examiner uses his/her other hand to 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> | ||
{{#ev:youtube|TfrGYDIB_PE|400}}<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfrGYDIB_PE (Accessed Feb 19, 2016)</ref> | |||
== Response == | == Response == | ||
*A normal (negative) response is no reaction<ref name="Magee" /> | *A normal (negative) response is no reaction<ref name="Magee" /> | ||
*An abnormal (positive) response is a [http://www.physio-pedia.com/Plantar_Response Babinksi Sign | *An abnormal (positive) response is a [http://www.physio-pedia.com/Plantar_Response Plantar Response/Babinksi Sign], that being great toe extension and fanning of the other toes<ref name="Magee" /><div class="researchbox"></div> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Assessment]] [[Category:Neurology]] | [[Category:Assessment]] | ||
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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 thumbnail, the examiner uses his/her other hand to 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 Plantar Response/Babinksi Sign, that being great toe extension and fanning of the other toes[1]
