This fact has led some neurologists to reject strongly any analogies between the finger flexor reflex and the plantar response. When both lower and upper neuron damage is indicated, it leads a physician to indicate a motor neuron illness, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
This fact has caused some neurologists to disregard any comparisons between the finger flexor reflex and the plantar response. When both lower and upper neuron damage is observed, it suggests a motor neuron illness such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.