Immaturity of the central nervous system (CNS) would be evidence of the Babinski reflex indicate during a newborn assessment.
Stimulation of the newborn's immature neuromuscular system causes dorsiflexion of the big toe and fanning of the remaining toes (Babinski sign). CNS damage resulting from hypoxia may manifest as a lack of Babinski sign. The newborn would not elicit the Babinski reflex if there were neurological injury during birth. Hyperreflexia is an abnormal increase in reflexes; it is not related to the Babinski reflex.
The Babinski reflex is a reflex response in the bottom part of the foot. It occurs as a reaction to stroking the sole of the foot with a blunt object.
The Babinski reflex is one part of the neurological testing that doctors use to check for healthy development or underlying neurological conditions.
Irregular reflex reactions may be a sign of an underlying neurological condition, which will require further testing for a diagnosis.
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