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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
PubMed
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".

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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

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  • 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.