Neurological Hammer

A neurological hammer is an instrument that is used to examine tendon reflexes. It consists of a steel handle and a rubber block, which is mounted on it.

When testing reflexes using a neurological hammer, the doctor strikes the patient's tendon and then observes his reaction. If the reflex is normal, the tendon will contract and the patient will withdraw the arm or leg. If the reflex is absent or impaired, this may indicate the presence of a disease of the nervous system.

The neurological hammer is an important tool in the diagnosis of neurological diseases. It allows you to quickly and accurately determine the presence or absence of reflexes, which can help the doctor make the correct diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.

Although the neurological hammer is a fairly safe tool, precautions must be taken when using it. The doctor must be attentive and careful not to injure the patient. It is also necessary to ensure the cleanliness and condition of the hammer handle and rubber to avoid infection of the patient.

A neurological hammer is a medical instrument that is used to evaluate the nervous system and diagnose neurological diseases. This instrument was invented in the 19th century by neurologist Peter Wonder and was used to test the reflex activity of a patient's muscles. Today, the neurological hammer is actively used in medical practice, since it allows doctors to obtain information about the state of the patient’s nervous system and quickly diagnose neurological diseases.

There are several types of hammer hammer. Depending on the goals and objectives of the doctor, a single or double hammer can be used. The single instrument has one attachment on the handle and is used to test surface reflexes. It is also used to determine the pulsation of blood flow in certain areas of the body.

**Neurological hammer: history and methods of application**

A neurological hammer is an instrument that is used to examine tendon ref**ks. It has a working part in the form of a block of rubber attached to a steel handle and looks like a regular hammer. However, its function is completely different and it is used to study the reflex function of the limbs. This instrument is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in medical practice, especially for diseases of the nervous system and other medical conditions.

History The neurological hammer was developed in the early 20th century by a French physician, Professor de Quandt. He first used it to study peripheral nerves in the leg. Later, the scientist Reinoult, who improved the method of using it, could help to use it more effectively. He described a technique for studying the tendon reflex, in which a hammer oscillated at the end of a rubber head and tapped on the scalp of the forearm at the bend of the elbow. The hammer has also been used to study the peripheral nervous system, as well as to detect polyneuropathy due to drug abuse. In order to carefully examine the nerve using a neurological hammer, you need to hit the shin at the back of the foot several times. Any movement of the foot indicates muscle stimulation along the overlying nerve, which makes it possible to diagnose polyneuropathy.

Today, the neurological hammer remains an important methodological tool due to its advantages in speed, safety and accuracy. First of all, it is used in clinical practice to assess the condition of the peripheral nerve and determine its motor capabilities, as well as to diagnose non-infectious myopathies associated with disorders of the neuromuscular junction. Additionally, it is used to diagnose neurological pathology, namely Lou Gehrig's disease. But it is worth noting that this study has certain limitations for research in all neurological fields.