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. 2010 Dec 16:39–58. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-76978-3_2

Table 2.3.

Grading of deep tendon reflexes (DTRs)

Grading of DTRs Qualitative descriptor of reflex grading
0 Not present, even with facilitory procedure
1 Present but reduced or weak
2 Normal
2+ Normal, but somewhat brisk (high normal)
3 Brisk
3+4 (or 3+) Very brisk, but no clonus
4 Pathologically brisk with clonus

Reflex grading of 2+ throughout, is discussed as “reflexes were 2+ throughout”.