The Tromner's sign is a test from the clinical neurological examination. By performing this test the purpose is to detect upper motor neuron lesions above the level of C-V C-VI. The Tromner sign is a useful test to rule out degenerative cervical myelopathy and for the early detection of the condition. To conduct the test the patient is in a sitting position. The examiner stabilizes the patient's middle finger by holding it just proximal to the distal interphalangeal in a flexed position. The exa

The Babinski reflex (or sign), which is assessed during neurological examination, can be tested by using a finger or blunt object to stroke the sole of the foot along the lateral side, from the heel to the toes. Dorsiflexion of the big toe and plantar flexion and spreading of the small toes indicate a positive Babinski sign. This sign is positive in infants until 12–24 months of age. Afterwards, a positive Babinski sign may indicate damage to the corticospinal tract. Full video available here: h