History and Evolution of the Reflex Hammer
Zan Irfan, Sydney N Vaughn, Latha Ganti
TL;DR
This paper traces the history and development of the reflex hammer, a key tool in neurological exams.
Contribution
The paper provides a comprehensive historical overview of the reflex hammer's evolution and modern advancements.
Findings
The reflex hammer has evolved from basic tools to modern designs that can record data.
Early concepts of reflexes led to the development of the reflex hammer as a medical tool.
Recent innovations aim to reduce error in neurological examinations.
Abstract
This paper is a summary of the history and development of the reflex hammer, a crucial part of the neurologic examination. It goes through the evolution of the reflex hammer, beginning with the initial concepts of reflexes, and concludes with the most recent designs of reflex hammers that can record their own data to reduce error. The reflex hammer has undergone many changes through time to become the important medical tool that it is today.
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TopicsNeurology and Historical Studies · Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders · History of Medicine Studies