Question

A 63-year-old gardener makes an appointment with the office for a pain in his right leg for three days. Since working in the garden moving heavy bags over the weekend, he has begun having intermittent but excruciating pain shooting down the posterior aspect of his right leg. On examination, sensory loss to light touch in the right leg posteriorly corresponding to the S1 (sacral 1) dermatome is noted. Which reflex would be expected to be decreased compared to the other side?

Answer 1

Tendo Achilles Reflex

Answer 2

Tendo achilles reflex would be expected to be decreased compared to the other side.

What is achilles tendon?

• It is the body's strongest tendon.
• It is roughly 15 centimeters in length.
• "It is a conjoint tendon of triceps surae."
• It is the primary driver of plantar flexion in the foot.
• An abrupt dorsiflexion of a plantar flexed foot ruptures the tendon.

What is a tendo achilles reflex?

• A hammer when tapped on the achilles tendon while the foot is dorsiflexed, causes the foot to move into a plantar flexed posture.
• It comes from the S1 and S2 nerve roots.

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