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sameeralord
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During spinal shock, are all spinal reflexes gone, or only reflexes below the lesion. Thanks 
Super quick easy question about spinal shock?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of spinal shock, specifically addressing the status of spinal reflexes during this condition and their behavior following spinal shock. The scope includes conceptual clarification and technical explanation related to neurophysiology.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification, Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant asks whether all spinal reflexes are absent during spinal shock or only those below the lesion.
- Some participants assert that reflexes are only absent below the lesion.
- A later reply seeks clarification on whether reflexes below the lesion become hyperactive after spinal shock.
- Another participant confirms that reflexes below the lesion can become hyperactive, particularly if the lesion is complete and above T6, which may lead to autonomic hyperreflexia.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that reflexes are absent only below the lesion during spinal shock, but there is a discussion about the hyperactivity of these reflexes afterward, which may require further clarification.
Contextual Notes
The discussion does not address the specific mechanisms behind the changes in reflex activity or the implications of different types of lesions.
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Lievo
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Only below.
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sameeralord
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Lievo said:
Thanks
just to clarfiy, after spinal shock reflexex below become hyperactive right?- #4
Lievo
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Yes, especially if the lesion is complete (and above T6 for autonomic hyperreflexia).
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