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Overactive tendon reflexes with leg and arm stiffness what causes this?
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∙ 16y ago
This has known to be caused by Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/ Motor Neuron disease
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What does the medical abbreviation DTR mean?
DTR stands for Deep Tendon Reflexes.Deep Tendon ReflexesOne expansion for the medical abbreviation "DTR" is "deep tendon reflexes."Deep Tendon Reflex.
How do deep tendon reflexes in a pt with head injury and unconscious react?
ReflExes are normal..it's not CNS ,it come out from PNS
Does a Deep tendon reflexes are tested with a reflex hammer used to strike a joint?
yes
What is DTRs are 2 and equally bilaterally mean?
This means that your DTRs (deep tendon reflexes) are 2+ (normal) and equal on both sides. Reflexes can provide info for a doc about potential issues with your nervous system.
What does the medical abbreviation DTRS mean?
DTRS is actually abbreviated as "DTRs" . It means "deep tendon reflexes" . It is a medical terminology (as you said)
The spinal column controls involuntary movements called?
Spinal reflexes are involuntary movements produced by a single loop involving a sensory neuron, sometimes an intermediary neuron, and a motor neuron. A couple of examples include the deep tendon reflexes, such as the patellar reflex and the biceps reflex, and the reflex that causes one to recoil from painful stimuli, such as touching a hot surface.
Explain the significance of findings of brisk deep tendon reflexes and babinski sign on the affected side of samuels body?
They both effect the brain.
Does the patella reflex persist after total knee replacement?
The paper of Jamieson et al. on this subject concludes the following: There is no plausible reason that TKA should affect the patellar tendon reflex. Despite this, in clinical practice TKA is often thought to be responsible for absent patellar tendon reflexes. This study supports the hypothesis that there is no effect of TKA on patellar tendon reflexes. Jamieson R, Flynn J, Love D. Does total knee arthroplasty affect the patellar tendon reflex? AMJ 2010, 1, 2, 183-185. Doi 10.4066/AMJ.2010.196
What is the normal result of tendon repair?
Even after surgical repair, a full range of motion is usually not achieved. Permanent loss of motion, joint contractures, weakness and stiffness may be unavoidable.Thus, successful tendon repair depends on many factors.
What are the quick protective reactions that occur within your nervous system?
These are called reflexes. When the doctor taps the tendon below your knee your leg extends (lifts), this is a reflex.
What usually causes muscle and tendon injuries?
War, sport, falls.
What does a tendon become during tendonitis?
During Tendonitis the tendon becomes irritated, inflamed, and sometimes even swollen. Physically, it causes soreness and pain.
