Percussion Hammers
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Percussion hammers are used to test reflexes and find bone fractures in joints they have a triangular rubber head and a short, flattened metal handle made of stainless steel.
Reflex is an important diagnostic tool for assessing the condition of the nervous system. Distorted, exaggerated, or absent reflex responses may indicate degeneration or pathology of portions of the nervous system, often before other signs are apparent. If the spinal cord is damaged, then reflex tests can help determine the area of injury.
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