Plantar reflex

Plantar reflex

Plantar reflex: The plantar reflex involves running a key or the end of a blunt instrument along the bottom of the foot from the heel to big toe. The normal outcome is to curl the toes, whereas an abnormal result is extension and separation of the toes, the so-called Babinski sign.

Plantar reflex: Other Names

Other names for Plantar reflex include:

• Babinski reflex

Diseases Associated with Plantar reflex

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Plantar reflex:

• Upper motor neuron lesion
• Hyperreflexia (clonus)
• Hyporeflexia
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Neuromuscular dysfunction

Basic Information: Plantar reflex

Disease or Condition count: 0; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'Plantar reflex' may be involved.

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