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sameeralord

During spinal shock, are all spinal reflexes gone, or only reflexes below the lesion. Thanks

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Lievo

Only below.

sameeralord

Lievo said:

Only below.

Thanks

just to clarfiy, after spinal shock reflexex below become hyperactive right?

Lievo

Yes, especially if the lesion is complete (and above T6 for autonomic hyperreflexia).

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