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Plantar grasp reflex finding

MedGen UID:
710203
•Concept ID:
C1287748
•
Finding
Synonym: Plantar Grasp Reflex
SNOMED CT: Plantar grasp reflex finding (366221009)

Definition

A newborn reflex that is characterized by flexion of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPlantar grasp reflex finding

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Utility of developmental reflexes in the differential diagnosis and prognosis of incontinence in Alzheimer's disease.
Franssen EH, Souren LE, Torossian CL, Reisberg B
J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 1997 Jan;10(1):22-8. doi: 10.1177/089198879701000105. PMID: 9100155
Prospective follow-up of primitive reflex profiles in high-risk infants: clues to an early diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
Zafeiriou DI, Tsikoulas IG, Kremenopoulos GM
Pediatr Neurol 1995 Sep;13(2):148-52. doi: 10.1016/0887-8994(95)00143-4. PMID: 8534280

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Prognostic significance of neurological signs in high-risk infants - a systematic review.
Hamer EG, Hadders-Algra M
Dev Med Child Neurol 2016 Mar;58 Suppl 4:53-60. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13051. PMID: 27027608
Sex differences in high-risk premature infants' asymmetric movement development.
Grattan MP, Nelson MN, White-Traut RC, Vasan U, Gu GG, Littau S
Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2005;25(4):5-28. doi: 10.1300/j006v25n04_02. PMID: 16418113
Primitive reflexes and postural reactions in the neurodevelopmental examination.
Zafeiriou DI
Pediatr Neurol 2004 Jul;31(1):1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2004.01.012. PMID: 15246484
Plantar grasp reflex in high-risk infants during the first year of life.
Zafeiriou DI
Pediatr Neurol 2000 Jan;22(1):75-6. doi: 10.1016/s0887-8994(99)00110-1. PMID: 10669212
Primitive reflex profiles in infants: differences based on categories of neurological abnormality.
Futagi Y, Tagawa T, Otani K
Brain Dev 1992 Sep;14(5):294-8. doi: 10.1016/s0387-7604(12)80146-x. PMID: 1456382

Diagnosis

Prognostic significance of neurological signs in high-risk infants - a systematic review.
Hamer EG, Hadders-Algra M
Dev Med Child Neurol 2016 Mar;58 Suppl 4:53-60. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13051. PMID: 27027608
Neural mechanism and clinical significance of the plantar grasp reflex in infants.
Futagi Y, Suzuki Y
Pediatr Neurol 2010 Aug;43(2):81-6. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2010.04.002. PMID: 20610116
Primitive reflexes and postural reactions in the neurodevelopmental examination.
Zafeiriou DI
Pediatr Neurol 2004 Jul;31(1):1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2004.01.012. PMID: 15246484
Plantar grasp reflex in high-risk infants during the first year of life.
Zafeiriou DI
Pediatr Neurol 2000 Jan;22(1):75-6. doi: 10.1016/s0887-8994(99)00110-1. PMID: 10669212
Primitive reflex profiles in infants: differences based on categories of neurological abnormality.
Futagi Y, Tagawa T, Otani K
Brain Dev 1992 Sep;14(5):294-8. doi: 10.1016/s0387-7604(12)80146-x. PMID: 1456382

Therapy

Modified step aerobics training and neuromuscular function in osteoporotic patients: a randomized controlled pilot study.
Behrens M, Müller K, Kilb JI, Schleese L, Herlyn PK, Bruhn S, Mittlmeier T, Schober HC, Fischer DC
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2017 Feb;137(2):195-207. Epub 2016 Dec 16 doi: 10.1007/s00402-016-2607-5. PMID: 27987182Free PMC Article
Human arterial responses to isometric exercise: the role of the muscle metaboreflex.
Davies TS, Frenneaux MP, Campbell RI, White MJ
Clin Sci (Lond) 2007 Apr;112(8):441-7. doi: 10.1042/CS20060276. PMID: 17147514
Sex differences in high-risk premature infants' asymmetric movement development.
Grattan MP, Nelson MN, White-Traut RC, Vasan U, Gu GG, Littau S
Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2005;25(4):5-28. doi: 10.1300/j006v25n04_02. PMID: 16418113
Diminished plantar grasp response as an additional indicator of a shunt malfunction in a case of congenital hydrocephalus.
Futagi Y, Morimoto K
Childs Nerv Syst 2001 Jun;17(7):415-8. doi: 10.1007/s003810100452. PMID: 11465796

Prognosis

Prognostic significance of neurological signs in high-risk infants - a systematic review.
Hamer EG, Hadders-Algra M
Dev Med Child Neurol 2016 Mar;58 Suppl 4:53-60. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13051. PMID: 27027608
Primitive reflexes and postural reactions in the neurodevelopmental examination.
Zafeiriou DI
Pediatr Neurol 2004 Jul;31(1):1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2004.01.012. PMID: 15246484
Plantar grasp reflex in high-risk infants during the first year of life.
Zafeiriou DI
Pediatr Neurol 2000 Jan;22(1):75-6. doi: 10.1016/s0887-8994(99)00110-1. PMID: 10669212
Asymmetry in plantar grasp response during infancy.
Futagi Y, Otani K, Imai K
Pediatr Neurol 1995 Jan;12(1):54-7. doi: 10.1016/0887-8994(94)00106-c. PMID: 7748362
Integration of the plantar grasp reflex as an indicator of ambulation potential in developmentally disabled infants.
Effgen SK
Phys Ther 1982 Apr;62(4):433-5. doi: 10.1093/ptj/62.4.433. PMID: 6175003

Clinical prediction guides

Prognostic significance of neurological signs in high-risk infants - a systematic review.
Hamer EG, Hadders-Algra M
Dev Med Child Neurol 2016 Mar;58 Suppl 4:53-60. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13051. PMID: 27027608
Primitive reflexes and postural reactions in the neurodevelopmental examination.
Zafeiriou DI
Pediatr Neurol 2004 Jul;31(1):1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2004.01.012. PMID: 15246484
Plantar grasp reflex in high-risk infants during the first year of life.
Zafeiriou DI
Pediatr Neurol 2000 Jan;22(1):75-6. doi: 10.1016/s0887-8994(99)00110-1. PMID: 10669212
Clinical significance of plantar grasp response in infants.
Futagi Y, Suzuki Y, Goto M
Pediatr Neurol 1999 Feb;20(2):111-5. doi: 10.1016/s0887-8994(98)00103-9. PMID: 10082338
Primitive reflex profiles in infants: differences based on categories of neurological abnormality.
Futagi Y, Tagawa T, Otani K
Brain Dev 1992 Sep;14(5):294-8. doi: 10.1016/s0387-7604(12)80146-x. PMID: 1456382

Recent systematic reviews

Prognostic significance of neurological signs in high-risk infants - a systematic review.
Hamer EG, Hadders-Algra M
Dev Med Child Neurol 2016 Mar;58 Suppl 4:53-60. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13051. PMID: 27027608

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