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Babinski : the Babinski reflex tests the integrity of the corticospinal tract (CST) The presence of a
Babinski sign suggests damage to the CST. Because the CST fiber tracts run from the brain, through
the brainstem and into the spinal cord, lesions of the central nervous system (CNS) often affect the
integrity of the CST. important indicator of an upper motor neuron lesion
Causes
When the Babinski reflex is present in a child older than 2 years or in an adult, it is often a
sign of a central nervous system disorder. The central nervous system includes the brain and
spinal cord. Disorders may include:
Stroke
have a worse functional outcome than those without this reflex, suggesting that the
presence or absence of Babinski sign cannot be used to predict the prognosis of acute
ischemic stroke patient
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