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Detailed Analysis of the Palmomental Reflex and Its Clinical Significance
Benxu Ma1, Jianying Zhang2, Yanlei Cui2
1Department of Acupuncture, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Hospital), Qingdao, China.
Purpose:
This comprehensive review thoroughly explores the clinical significance of the palmomental reflex (PMR) in neurological disorders. PMR is a primitive reflex that, when reemerging in adults, indicates underlying neurological dysfunction.
Method:
The article elaborates on the clinical assessment techniques, neurophysiological basis, and applications of PMR in various neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular disorders, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis.
Finding:
By understanding the modulation and suppression mechanisms of PMR, valuable insights into the specific neurological impairments associated with these disorders can be gained.
Conclusion:
The potential of PMR as a diagnostic marker, prognostic indicator, and treatment monitoring tool is increasingly evident.
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