Value of self-induced plantar reflex in distinguishing Babinski from withdrawal

Interpretation of the plantar response can be difficult, resulting in inter- and intraobserver discordance. A common source of confusion is that tickle-induced withdrawal can cause dorsiflexion of the great toe in a pattern similar to the Babinski sign.

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Published in:	Neurology Vol. 86; no. 10; p. 977
Main Authors:	Sohrab, Sayyed A, Gelb, Douglas
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States American Academy of Neurology 08-03-2016
Subjects:	Humans Medicine in the Arts Reflex, Abnormal - physiology Reflex, Babinski - physiology Self Care - methods
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Summary:	Interpretation of the plantar response can be difficult, resulting in inter- and intraobserver discordance. A common source of confusion is that tickle-induced withdrawal can cause dorsiflexion of the great toe in a pattern similar to the Babinski sign.
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ISSN:	0028-3878 1526-632X
DOI:	10.1212/WNL.0000000000002454