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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Oppenheim's sign | |||
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| specialty = [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Plantar reflex]] | |||
| causes = [[Upper motor neuron lesion]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Neurological examination]] | |||
| differential = [[Babinski sign]], [[Chaddock's sign]], [[Gordon's sign]] | |||
| treatment = | |||
| prognosis = | |||
| frequency = | |||
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This template provides a structured summary of the medical condition known as Oppenheim's sign, which is a clinical sign used in neurology to assess the integrity of the corticospinal tract. It is part of the neurological examination and is related to the plantar reflex. The presence of Oppenheim's sign can indicate an upper motor neuron lesion, similar to other signs such as the Babinski sign, Chaddock's sign, and Gordon's sign. '''Oppenheim's sign''' is a [[medical sign]] often used in [[neurology]] to test for [[pyramidal tract]] dysfunction. It is named after the German neurologist [[Hermann Oppenheim]], who first described it in 1884. | |||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The Oppenheim's sign is elicited by applying downward pressure along the medial side of the [[tibia]]. A positive sign is indicated by the involuntary flexion of the [[hip]] and [[knee]]. | The Oppenheim's sign is elicited by applying downward pressure along the medial side of the [[tibia]]. A positive sign is indicated by the involuntary flexion of the [[hip]] and [[knee]]. | ||
== Clinical significance == | == Clinical significance == | ||
A positive Oppenheim's sign suggests a lesion of the [[corticospinal tract]], often due to conditions such as [[multiple sclerosis]], [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]], or [[stroke]]. However, it is not specific and can be seen in other neurological disorders. | A positive Oppenheim's sign suggests a lesion of the [[corticospinal tract]], often due to conditions such as [[multiple sclerosis]], [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]], or [[stroke]]. However, it is not specific and can be seen in other neurological disorders. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Babinski sign]] | * [[Babinski sign]] | ||
* [[Hoffmann's sign]] | * [[Hoffmann's sign]] | ||
* [[Neurological examination]] | * [[Neurological examination]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Medical signs]] | [[Category:Medical signs]] | ||
[[Category:Neurology]] | [[Category:Neurology]] | ||
[[Category:Medical terminology]] | [[Category:Medical terminology]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:45, 4 April 2025
| Oppenheim's sign | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Neurology |
| Symptoms | Plantar reflex |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | N/A |
| Duration | N/A |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Upper motor neuron lesion |
| Risks | N/A |
| Diagnosis | Neurological examination |
| Differential diagnosis | Babinski sign, Chaddock's sign, Gordon's sign |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | |
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| Deaths | N/A |
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This template provides a structured summary of the medical condition known as Oppenheim's sign, which is a clinical sign used in neurology to assess the integrity of the corticospinal tract. It is part of the neurological examination and is related to the plantar reflex. The presence of Oppenheim's sign can indicate an upper motor neuron lesion, similar to other signs such as the Babinski sign, Chaddock's sign, and Gordon's sign. Oppenheim's sign is a medical sign often used in neurology to test for pyramidal tract dysfunction. It is named after the German neurologist Hermann Oppenheim, who first described it in 1884.
Description[edit]
The Oppenheim's sign is elicited by applying downward pressure along the medial side of the tibia. A positive sign is indicated by the involuntary flexion of the hip and knee.
Clinical significance[edit]
A positive Oppenheim's sign suggests a lesion of the corticospinal tract, often due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or stroke. However, it is not specific and can be seen in other neurological disorders.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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