Are spinal reflexes abolished above or below the lesion in spinal shock?

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During spinal shock, are all spinal reflexes gone, or only reflexes below the lesion. Thanks :smile:
 
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Lievo said:
Only below.

Thanks :smile: just to clarfiy, after spinal shock reflexex below become hyperactive right?
 
Yes, especially if the lesion is complete (and above T6 for autonomic hyperreflexia).