Neurological Examination of the Leg 9a: Abnormal Plantar Response

Babinski Response:

  • Stroke the lateral aspect of the sole of each foot with an orange stick.
  • Extension of the big toe with fanning of the other toes is abnormal. This is referred to as a positive Babinski.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Abnormal Plantar
response		 Co-ordination Sensation
 Sensation Dermatomes
(revision)		 Pain or pinprick
Sensation
(vibration)
Sensation
(joint position)
Sensation
(ankle joint position)
Sensation
(temperature)
Gait
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