Pathological Reflexes Flashcards

1
Q

Hoffmann Sign

Segmental level

A

Lesion above C5

Coricospinal tract

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2
Q

Hoffmann Sign

Procedure

A

Sharp forcible flick of Dr’s thumb against the patient’s middle finger

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3
Q

Hoffmann Sign

Response & Indications

A

Flexion of fingers and adduction of thumb. UMNL

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4
Q

Tromner Sign

Segmental level

A

Lesion above C5

Corticospinal tract

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5
Q

Tromner Sign

Procedure

A

Tap volar surface of middle finger

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6
Q

Tromner Sign

Response & Indications

A

Flexion of fingers and adduction of thumb. UMNL

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7
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Rossolimo Sign of Foot

Segmental level

A

Corticospinal Tract

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Rossolimo Sign of Foot

Procedure

A

Tap ball of foot or tips of toes

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9
Q

Rossolimo Sign of Foot

Response & Indications

A

Plantar flexion of toes. UMNL

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10
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Babinski Sign

Segmental level

A

Corticospinal tract

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11
Q

Babinski Sign

Procedure

A

Stroke plantar foot from heel to metatarsals to big toe

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12
Q

Babinski Sign

Response & Indications

A
Normal = plantar flexion of toes and foot
Abnormal = dorsiflexion of great toe and flaring of other toes UMNL
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Chaddock Sign

Segmental level

A

Corticospinal tract

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14
Q

Chaddock Sign

Procedure

A

Stroke lateral malleolus from heel to toe

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15
Q

Chaddock Sign

Response & Indications

A
Normal = no motion of toes and foot
Abnormal = dorsiflexion of great toe and flaring of other toes. UMNL
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16
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Oppenheim Sign

Segmental level

A

Corticospinal tract

17
Q

Oppenheim Sign

Procedure

A

Stroke anterior tibial surface from superior to inferior

18
Q

Oppenheim Sign

Response & Indications

A
Normal = no motion of toes and foot
Abnormal = dorsiflexion of great toe and flaring of other toes. UMNL
19
Q

Gordon Sign

Segmental level

A

Corticospinal tract

20
Q

Gordon Sign

Procedure

A

Squeeze the calf (Gastroc)

21
Q

Gordon Sign

Response & Indications

A
Normal = no motion of toes and foot
Abnormal = dorsiflexion of great toe and flaring of other toes. UMNL
22
Q

Schaefer Sign

Segmental level

A

Corticospinal tract

23
Q

Schaefer Sign

Procedure

A

Squeeze the Achilles

24
Q

Schaefer Sign

Response & Indications

A
Normal = no motion of toes and foot
Abnormal = dorsiflexion of great toe and flaring of other toes. UMNL