The Babinski sign is characterized by the upward and backward bending of the big toe towards the foot top with the other toes spreading out. Babinski or plantar reflex is usually carried out in infants in the age group between six months and two years. However, this sign may be seen in some even after two years. In that case, it indicates some neurological problems like upper motor neuron lesion, strokes, cerebral palsy, brain and spinal cord tumors, spinal injury, meningitis, etc.
Understanding Babinski Reflex in Newborns
Babinski reflex is one of the neonate reflexes seen in the leg of the baby from heel to toe. Read this article to learn more about it.
