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Bulbocavernosus Reflex
Aka: Bulbocavernosus Reflex, Bulbospongiosus Reflex, Osinski Reflex- Pathophysiology
- Anal sphincter contraction relies on S2-4 innervation
- Technique
- Rectal exam and evaluate anal sphincter tone
- Perform one of following triggers and evaluate for increased anal tone
- Slight traction of Foley Catheter
- Compressing/Squeezing glans penis or clitoris
- Interpretation
- Bulbocavernosus Reflex absent
- Bulbocavernosus Reflex present
- Severed spinal cord