Percussion Hammer

Purpose and Function:

• The Percussion Hammer is a handheld medical tool designed for eliciting specific responses from the body through controlled tapping or striking.
• Its primary application is in neurological examinations, where it plays a crucial role in assessing reflexes.

Reflex Testing:

• Medical practitioners use the percussion hammer to test deep tendon reflexes.
• The most well-known reflex test is the patellar reflex, where the hammer strikes the patellar tendon just below the kneecap.
• By observing the body’s response, doctors can detect abnormalities in the central or peripheral nervous system.