Gordon's Sign

Gordon is a pathological reflex. The positive manifestation was the dorsiflexion of the big toe, and the remaining four toes were fanned out. The thumb and the other four fingers were placed in the gastrocnemius muscle, and then pressed with moderate force. The positive expression was the dorsiflexion of the big toe, and the other four toes were fanned out. When the examiner pinches the patient's gastrocnemius muscle, the force should be moderate, too much force will pinch the patient, too small force will affect the test results. Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: neuroelectrophysiology Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: When normal, there is no dorsiflexion of the big toe, and the other four toes are fanned out. Positive: Gordon's sign showed a positive dorsiflexion of the big toe, and the remaining four toes were fanned out. Indicates that the cone bundle is damaged. Tips: The examiner should appease the patient's emotions before checking, so don't be too nervous. Normal value When normal, there is no dorsiflexion of the big toe, and the other four toes are fanned out. Clinical significance Abnormal results: Gordon's sign showed a positive dorsiflexion of the big toe, and the remaining four toes were fanned out. Indicates that the cone bundle is damaged. The population in need of examination suspects that the pyramidal tract is damaging to the patient. Positive results may be diseases: extrapyramidal damage, pediatric pyramidal dysfunction syndrome precautions Contraindications before the examination: The examiner should appease the patient's emotions before the examination, so be careful not to be too nervous. Requirements for examination: When the examiner pinches the patient's gastrocnemius muscle, the strength should be moderate, too much force will pinch the patient, too small force will affect the test results. Inspection process The thumb and the other four fingers were placed in the gastrocnemius muscle, and then pressed with moderate force. The positive expression was the dorsiflexion of the big toe, and the other four toes were fanned out. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate population: Patients with lower limbs, illness, or injury. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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