Great-toe Extensor Reflexes in the Diagnosis of Lumbar Disc Disorder

The tendon reflexes obtainable from the extensors of the great toe require practice to elicit, but have been found particularly valuable in the assessment of lesions affecting the fifth lumbar nerve root, especially compression radiculopathy from disc prolapse.

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Published in:BMJ 1969-05, Vol.2 (5655), p.487-489
Main Authors: Taylor, T. K. F., Wienir, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Ankle
Babinski reflex
Child
Child, Preschool
Hammers
Humans
Intervertebral Disc Displacement - diagnosis
Lesions
Lower extremity
Lumbar Vertebrae
Medical practice
Methods
Middle Aged
Muscles
Papers and Originals
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - diagnosis
Radiculopathy
Reflex, Abnormal
Stretch reflex
Tendons
Toes
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Summary:The tendon reflexes obtainable from the extensors of the great toe require practice to elicit, but have been found particularly valuable in the assessment of lesions affecting the fifth lumbar nerve root, especially compression radiculopathy from disc prolapse.
ISSN:0007-1447
0959-8138
1468-5833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.2.5655.487