Why does a medical doctor often tests the knee for reflexes? What is it really testing for ? Surely not that single area for a single purpose (reflex). What am I missing?
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My doctor always has the “ok let’s check your brain” part of the physical.
Somethings like writing a number in my hand with his finger with my eye closed, asked me to push against his hands, knee taps and such.
How often do doctors find an issue with these tests for an otherwise healthy young individual? Like, could I feel completely well, but I can’t detect what number he is writing in my hand?
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