Team IntReflex: Kick It to the Curb: Revolutionizing Reflex Examinations

Deep tendon reflex exams are an essential part of diagnosing upper and lower motor neuron diseases. There are three major issues with the current methods of reflex hammers. First, the exact strike zone for the tendon must be located which can only be accomplished by palpating the knee. Next, a consistent force must be applied. Finally, the physician must interpret the reflex response, which is a very subjective process. These difficulties are amplified since access to neurologists in rural areas is limited, despite an insignificant difference in neuropathology prevalence. Because of this, medical professionals need a standardized way to quantify deep tendon reflexes in order to accurately help diagnose neurological diseases.

Our team has partnered with Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals to develop NeuReflex, a device set to revolutionize neurological diagnosing. NeuReflex provides precise and accurate tendon localization with novel depth mapping technology, a spring-loaded percussor to deliver a consistent force to elicit the reflex, and electromyography to quantify the response. This will allow any medical professional to confidently conduct reflex examinations in minutes and receive key data about their patient. NeuReflex will sky rocket neurological diagnosis into a new era, saving patients money, time, and unnecessary pain.