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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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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They check your reflexes because it part of a neurological test. A lack of reflex could indicate spinal injury, muscle degredation, and neuromuscular disease.

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