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. 2016 Aug 18;2016:4654109. doi: 10.1155/2016/4654109

(b).

Preoperative signs Frequency
Reflexes
Normal upper extremity reflex 30, 44.1
Hyperreflexia of upper extremity 25, 36.8
Hyporeflexia of upper extremity 13, 19.1
Normal lower extremity reflex 43, 63.2
Hyperreflexia in lower extremity 22, 32.4
Hyporeflexia in lower extremity 3, 4.4

Upper extremity muscle power (in one or two dermatomal groups)
3/5 2, 2.9
4/5 48, 70.6
5/5 18, 26.5

Lower extremity muscle power
3/5 1, 1.5
4/5 14, 20.6
5/5 53, 77.9

Hoffmann's sign
Positive 25, 36.8
Negative 43, 63.2

Babinski sign
Upward 18, 26.5
Downward 50, 73.5

Upper extremity hypoesthesia
Positive 40, 58.8
Negative 28, 41.2