Question 1

what are deep tendon reflexes and how they are graded?

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0-4: Deep tendon reflexes, of which the knee-jerk is the best known, are spinal reflexes triggered by hitting certain tendons. Triceps, biceps, patellar (knee) and ankle are the most commonly tested and are graded 0-4 as follows:
0-absent
1-small reaction
2=normal
3=brisk
4=clonic (continuous jerking)
clinical context and symmetry more important than the actual reflex grade though.

Question 2

what are hyperactive deep tendon reflexes?

Accepted Answer

See below: A DTR is a brisk contraction of a muscle in response to a sudden stretch induced by a sharp tap by a finger or rubber hammer on the tendon of insertion of the muscle. Absence of the reflex may be caused by damage to the muscle, peripheral nerve, nerve roots, or spinal cord at that level. A hyperactive reflex may indicate disease of the pyramidal tract above the level of the reflex arc being tested.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: hyperactive deep tendon reflexes?

Accepted Answer

Hyperrelexia: Hyperreflexia refers to hyperactive or repeating (clonic) reflexes. ... By convention the deep tendon reflexes are graded as follows: 0 = no response; always abnormal. 1+ = a slight but definitely present response; may or may not be normal.

Question 4

is there a neurological condition that has the symptoms of gait ataxia, dysarthria, inability to do tandem walk and diminished deep tendon reflexes?

Accepted Answer

: I'm not sure.one.neurological lesion can explain all these symptoms. Ataxia would impair tandem or heel to toe walking test.?cerebellar abnormality. Absent deep tendon reflexes in the legs occur with peripheral neuropathy. Dysarthria occurs with weakness of facial muscles or tongue functions. A neurologist is best to sort out these symptoms and advise you. Appropriate testing would be ordered

Question 5

what can hyporeflexia mean in a pt that has heds, pots, and post concussive syndrome? deep tendon reflexes are hyporeflexic and there is neurological symptoms. ct and mra clear?

Accepted Answer

: Hyporeflexia in this situation may be non-pathological and of no significance but can be associated with a number of conditions including peripheral nerve disorders.  If there is a concern of underlying problems, seek neurological consultation.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: deep tendon reflex?

Accepted Answer

Deep tendon reflex: Dtr or deep tendon reflex is a test done on physical exam to evaluate specific nerve function.   Certain nerves like cervical and lumber spinal nerves control certain reflexes and when absent can indicate a problem with that nerve.   Like the patellar or knee reflex can indicate a spinal nerve problem or herniated disc.

Question 7

why hyperactive deep tendon reflex occure in hypocalcemia?

Accepted Answer

Spastic muscles : Muscles get "tetanic" when there isn't enough calcium. They contract more easily because the decreased calcium affects contractility of muscle fibers.

Question 8

i need your help please? what makes me kick so hard when they test deep tendon reflex?

Accepted Answer

See below: A deep tendon reflex reflects the function of a part of the nervous system that travels to and from the spinal cord. It is also influenced by the brain. It is involuntary. Some people have brisker reflexes than others and it is completely normal. Some conditions can cause brisker reflexes like an overactive thyroid or certain nervous system conditions like injury to the brain or spinal cord.

Question 9

is a change in your deep tendon reflex history an ominous sign? like going from 2+ to 4+ on a scale that goes to 5+

Accepted Answer

That is not: a very sensitive test, depends on how performed and your mental state at that time. Would be significant if not present or you had other signs to associate with

Question 10

my son has brisk deep tendon reflex and thinks he has brain cancer. please help im his mother?

Accepted Answer

A little learning...: ... Is a dangerous thing.  People's deep tendon reflexes are widely variable.  A brain tumor that makes a DTR brisker will always (no exceptions) do so asymmetrically, and will have some other symptom (headache, personality change, nausea, altered walk).  Some folks, including one of my neurology attendings, have no dtr's, and they're normal unless even a lay person can see they aren't.

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