| Autor: |
Williams, David B. |
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Medical Journal of Australia; 7/4/2016, Vol. 205 Issue 1, p14-15, 2p |
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The article offers information on the clinical conditions associated with the elicited response of ankle jerk reflex which occurs when the Achilles tendon is tapped while the foot is dorsi-flexed. The asymmetrical loss of ankle jerk is noted to be a common sign of radiculopathy and plexopathy while the symmetrical exaggeration of ankle jerks reflects the increased of sympathetic nervous system activity. |
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Complementary Index |
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