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[The cutaneous extensor plantar reflex (Babinski, 1896/1898)]
R Oliveira-Souza1, W M de Figueiredo
1Serviço de Clínica Médica C, Hospital Universitário Gaffrée e Guinle, Universidade do Rio de Janeiro (HUGG-UNI-RIO), Brasil.
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|June 1, 1995
Summary
The Babinski sign, a reflex in internal medicine, was first described in 1896. This review revisits Babinski's original arguments, highlighting his intuitive and medico-legal reasoning behind the "toe phenomenon".
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Internal Medicine
- Medical History
Background:
- The extensor plantar reflex, known as the Babinski sign, was first documented by Joseph Babinski in 1896.
- Its clinical significance in neurology and internal medicine is well-established.
- A scarcity of Portuguese translations of Babinski's original works necessitates a re-examination.
Discussion:
- This analysis delves into Babinski's original writings concerning the
- It highlights the intellectual rigor and observational skills employed by Babinski.
- The medico-legal context of the sign's discovery is also explored.
Key Insights:
- Babinski's original work reveals a combination of sharp clinical intuition and consideration of medico-legal implications.
- The
- Understanding the historical context enriches the interpretation of this fundamental neurological sign.
Outlook:
- Further research could explore the evolution of the Babinski sign's interpretation across different medical eras.
- Comparative analyses of Babinski's original descriptions with contemporary diagnostic criteria are warranted.
- Encouraging translations of seminal medical works can improve global accessibility and understanding.