Reflex Hammers

The most common reflex hammer styles each suit different clinical settings and practitioner preferences. The Taylor hammer is the standard in Australian general practice its triangular rubber head works well for patellar and Achilles reflex testing and its flat edge can double as a basic sensory testing tool. The Queens hammer uses a round rubber disc on a flexible steel handle, preferred by many GPs and hospital doctors for its compact size and ease of use in bedside examinations.

For specialist neurology, the Troemner hammer is the gold standard. Its dual-weighted head a large flat surface on one side and a smaller pointed tip on the other allows precise grading of both large and small tendon reflexes without changing instruments. Riester's stainless steel Troemner is available in 180g and 230g weights; the heavier model is preferred for patients with diminished reflexes where more force is needed to elicit a response.

The Dejerine hammer is designed for paediatric and specialist neurological assessment, with an optional built-in needle for superficial pain sensation testing. The Babinsky and Buck hammers offer alternative head shapes for practitioners who prefer a rounded striking surface. The Berliner combines a compact form with Riester's stainless steel construction for clinicians who want premium build quality in a smaller instrument.

Riester models are German-manufactured stainless steel with lifetime construction. Armo models offer a cost-effective alternative for high-turnover environments like hospital wards and training facilities.

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