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Deep tendon reflexes

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Grading scale for DTR's?
0 = NO RESPONSE
1+ = DIMINISHED/DEPRESSED RESPONSE
2+ = ACTIVE NORMAL RESPONSE
3+ = BRISK/EXAGGERATED RESPONSE
4+ = VERY BRISK/HYPERACTIVE; ABNORMAL RESPONSE
How should a limb be positioned when testing a DTR?
ON A SLIGHT STRETCH
Achilles tendon?
S1-S2 SPINAL LEVEL
Posterior tibialis tendon?
L4-L5 SPINAL LEVEL
Patellar tendon?
L3-L4 SPINAL LEVEL
Triceps tendon?
C7-C8 SPINAL LEVEL
Brachioradialis tendon?
C5-C6 SPINAL NERVE
Biceps tendon?
C5-C6 SPINAL NERVE
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