BrainWaves #76 Fun facts about reflex testing
MedLink Neurology Podcast is delighted to feature selected episodes from BrainWaves, courtesy of James E Siegler MD, its originator and host. BrainWaves is an academic audio podcast whose mission is to educate medical providers through clinical cases and topical reviews in neurology, medicine, and the humanities, and episodes originally aired from 2016 to 2021. Originally released: September 7, 2017 Reflex testing is an art. And that makes each of us an artist. The nuances of the reflex circuitry and how to interpret reflex testing are the topics of this week's episode, starring medical student Eliana Vasquez from Texas Health Sciences Center. Produced by Erika Mejia and James E Siegler. Music by Komiku, Jahzzar, and Jason Shaw. BrainWaves podcast and online content are intended for medical education only and should not be used in the routine care of patients. I swear, if someone tries to sue me because their doctor said, "Well, Jim told me I should hit your knee with a hammer," then I'm coming for you. REFERENCES Boes CJ. The history of examination of reflexes. J Neurol 2014;261(12):2264-74. PMID 24695995Walker HK. Deep tendon reflexes. In: Walker HK, Hall WD, Hurst JW, editors. Clinical Methods: The History, Physical, and Laboratory Examinations. 3rd ed. Boston, 1990.Watt D, Lefebvre L. Effects of Altered Gravity on Spinal Cord Excitability. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2001:4939. We believe that the principles expressed or implied in the podcast remain valid, but certain details may be superseded by evolving knowledge since the episode’s original release date.