Bos Medicare Surgical Knee Hammer is built with a stainless steel handle and silicone rubber head. It is a T- Shape hammer. A reflex hammer is a medical instrument used by practitioners to test deep tendon reflexes. Testing for reflexes is an important part of the neurological physical examination in order to detect abnormalities in the central or peripheral nervous system.
Uses: A reflex hammer is a medical instrument used by practitioners to test deep tendon reflexes.
Product Specifications and Features:
The strength of a reflex is used to gauge central and peripheral nervous system disorders, with the former resulting in hyperreflexia or exaggerated reflexes, and the latter resulting in hyporeflexia or diminished reflexes
However, the strength of the stimulus used to extract the reflex also affects the magnitude of the reflex
Attempts have been made to determine the force required to elicit a reflex, but vary depending on the hammer used, and are difficult to quantify
In cases of hyperreflexia, the physician may place his finger on top of the tendon, and tap the finger with the hammer
Directions for Use: As mentioned in the product manual.
Safety Information:
Stay away from the fire because silicone melts at high temperatures
