Specifications
Weight(grams): 80
Dimension: 34 cm (Length)
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Purpose and Function:
- The Percussion Hammer is a handheld medical tool designed for eliciting specific responses from the body through controlled tapping or striking.
- Its primary application is in neurological examinations, where it plays a crucial role in assessing reflexes.
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Reflex Testing:
- Medical practitioners use the percussion hammer to test deep tendon reflexes.
- The most well-known reflex test is the patellar reflex, where the hammer strikes the patellar tendon just below the kneecap.
- By observing the body’s response, doctors can detect abnormalities in the central or peripheral nervous system.
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