reflex reaction

[Patf834]

I recently went to an Orthopedic appointment for Social Security Disability & when the Doctor tapped both my knees there was no reponse. What coud be the cause of this? Reason for disability is mainly Osteoporosis.

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, Thank you for your question. Loss of reflexes indicates toward paralysis and it may be reason of permanent disability if it persists. Unfortunately, rehabilitation is the only effective way to help the patient regain function to the possible extent and prevent from permanent losses. If rehabilitation program is appropriately instituted, most of the stroke patients can regain maximum functions with appropriate therapy, training and support services. For coordinated rehabilitation program a team of a neurologist, a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist and a nutritionist work together to help you in your recovery. Therefore, I would suggest following the suggestion made by them and recovery will be although slow but most of the functions may be restored. Hope this helps.

[MrsMacDugle]

I'm not a doctor, but have had my share of being under the microscope for various ailments.  Generally, when there isn't a reflex response, it means that they didn't tap your joint in the proper place & they should have tried again.  And then if they still couldn't receive a response, they generally get an immediate 2nd opion of another medical professional in the office to come & see if they can get a response upon not receiving a response they will confer for awhile & then let you know what is going or what is suspected of going wrong with you.  So I can't help any better than this as I have discovered that I happen to be inflicted with neuropathy due to my diabetes supposedly or due to the knick my spinal cord suffered during a surgery to fix the compressed discs in my neck.  I shall never go back to that neurologist again.