Why do doctors use tendon hammers to test reflexes and not just the side of their palms?

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Why do doctors use tendon hammers to test reflexes and not just the side of their palms?

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So I actually don’t use the tendon hammer 99% of the time. I’m just checking patellar reflexes? Just use my fingertips like little mini-hammers. The hammer does work better on other areas.

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