The reflex exam is fundamental to the neurological exam and important to locating upper versus lower motor neuron lesions. There are five deep tendon reflexes and a number of superficial …

2023年8月28日 · The DTR is used to assess the integrity of the motor system and provides information on the condition of upper and lower motor neurons. A hypoactive or absent reflex …

The deep tendon reflex (DTR) is a more objective indicator than sensory and muscle assessments for lumbar spine disorders. Further, unlike sensory and muscle assessments that …

Deep tendon reflexes, more properly referred to as muscle stretch reflexes, are an integral part of the neurological examination. A stretch reflex is an involuntary reaction of a muscle to being …

2021年4月1日 · The deep tendon reflex (DTR) is a key component of the neurological examination. However, interpretation of the results is a challenge since there is a lack of …

The deep tendon reflex (DTR) is a key component of the neurological examination. However, interpretation of the results is a challenge since there is a lack of knowledge on the important …

2024年8月28日 · Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs) are involuntary, automatic responses to a stimulus applied to a tendon, typically involving the muscle it is connected to. These reflexes …

2024年12月1日 · The term deep helps separate these reflexes from the superficial or cutaneous reflexes, which are quite different. The term deep tendon reflex (DTR) was introduced in 1875, …

Deep tendon reflexes should be graded on a scale of 0-4 as follows:

2023年8月28日 · First described in 1875 by Wilhelm Heinrich Erb and Carl Friedrich Otto Westphal, the deep tendon reflex (DTR) is essential in examining and diagnosing neurologic …