Pathological Reflexes Flashcards
Hoffmann Sign
Segmental level
Lesion above C5
Coricospinal tract
Hoffmann Sign
Procedure
Sharp forcible flick of Dr’s thumb against the patient’s middle finger
Hoffmann Sign
Response & Indications
Flexion of fingers and adduction of thumb. UMNL
Tromner Sign
Segmental level
Lesion above C5
Corticospinal tract
Tromner Sign
Procedure
Tap volar surface of middle finger
Tromner Sign
Response & Indications
Flexion of fingers and adduction of thumb. UMNL
Rossolimo Sign of Foot
Segmental level
Corticospinal Tract
Rossolimo Sign of Foot
Procedure
Tap ball of foot or tips of toes
Rossolimo Sign of Foot
Response & Indications
Plantar flexion of toes. UMNL
Babinski Sign
Segmental level
Corticospinal tract
Babinski Sign
Procedure
Stroke plantar foot from heel to metatarsals to big toe
Babinski Sign
Response & Indications
Normal = plantar flexion of toes and foot Abnormal = dorsiflexion of great toe and flaring of other toes UMNL
Chaddock Sign
Segmental level
Corticospinal tract
Chaddock Sign
Procedure
Stroke lateral malleolus from heel to toe
Chaddock Sign
Response & Indications
Normal = no motion of toes and foot Abnormal = dorsiflexion of great toe and flaring of other toes. UMNL