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MDF Instruments, Tromner Neurological Reflex Hammer with Built-in Brush for cutaneous and Superficial responses - Light - HDP Handle - Free-Parts-for-Life & Lifetime Warranty - Black (MDF555P-11)
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- TRUSTED by Medical Providers since 1971 | Backed by our Full Lifetime Warranty & Free-Parts-For-Life Program | Latex-Free
- WEIGHTED BALANCED > extra-long handle is balance-weighted with the head for precise control of percussion force.
- ACCURATELY and effectively elicits muscle stretch reflexes, superficial or cutaneous reflexes, as well as plantar and abdominal reflexes, with less effort and greater patient comfort
- LIGHTWEIGHT > ergonomic HDP handle is lighter weight, with a chrome-plated zinc-alloy head and silicone mallets, for precise tendon percussion that won’t weigh you down.
- HIDDEN BRUSH in the base of the handle that can easily be removed to elicit cutaneous reflexes.
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 9.33 x 3.58 x 1.22 inches; 7.05 ounces
- Item model number : MDF555P11
- Department : Supply
- Date First Available : May 8, 2005
- Manufacturer : MDF Instruments USA
- ASIN : B0012NI68M
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,329 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
- #1 in Medical Hammers
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The MDF® Tromner Hammer - Light - HDP Handle - NoirNoir (Black)
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Product Description
MDF Tromner Neurological Reflex Hammer - Light - HDP Handle | MDF Babinski Telescoping 2.0 Neurological Reflex Hammer | MDF Rose Gold Tromner Neurological Reflex Hammer | MDF Tromner Neurological Reflex Hammer - All Black | MDF Monet Kaleidoscope MD One Epoch Lightweight Titanium Stethoscope | MDF Mermaid Kaleidoscope ProCardial Cardiology Lightweight Titanium Stethoscope | |
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SKU | MDF555P11 | MDF535XT11 | MDF555RG11 | MDF555BO | MDF777TMOKL | MDF797TMMKL |
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Customers like the quality, reflexes and weight of the hammer. They mention it's reliable and great for getting good reflexe. They appreciate the weight, saying it has just enough weight to elicit a correct reflex response. Customers also like the value for money, saying that it'll last a long time. They also appreciate the soft tips, which are more comfortable than hard rubber ones.
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Customers like the quality of the hammer. They say it is a high quality hamm that is solid and effective. They also appreciate the study way it is constructed. Customers also say it handles all their crafting tasks and is functional and well made.
"...3. The rubber on the hammers is not completely solid and is also more forgiving while still maintaining better impacts - roughly the same swing..." Read more
"...It has enough weight to elicit reflexes without much work, the head is solid, and if you're the sort to do Babinskis with the bottom of your hammer,..." Read more
"...This one is the best I feel. Best at getting reflexes, solid, and small enough to fit into a white coat pocket...." Read more
"Looks like it's great quality." Read more
Customers find the reflex hammer very effective and reliable at eliciting reflexes. They say the hammers sizes make it great for getting good reflexed out of different locations. Customers also mention that it has just enough weight that they can get a correct reflex response every time without hurting. The hammered has a scratchy tip for a nice Babinski reflex. They are able to easily eject reflexe on even the most obese patients, with just the right force and an unscrewable brush for light sensory examination. Overall, customers find the HAMMER to be a solid reflex HAMmer that is far superior in eluting responses.
"...1. The different hammer sizes make this great for getting good reflexes out of different locations - the big one is perfect for patellar, biceps,..." Read more
"Solid reflex hammer. First day of neurology clerkship, my resident glanced around at each med student's hammer...." Read more
"...Overall: well weighted, hammer, effective for eliciting every reflex, definitely the best reflex hammer I've used so far in my short career...." Read more
"...You don't swing this hammer. The hammer will bounce back nicely and get the reflex (as long as you hit the right spot)...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the hammer. They say it has a really nice weight to the head and allows for that nice sensation to pinprick. They also say the weight is ideal for eliciting a reflex. Customers also mention the weighting of the handle is just right.
"...4. The weight of the hammer is well balanced, and makes it easy to get a good, smooth swing, and the length seems to help me actually hit what I'm..." Read more
"...I don't have anything to complain about here. It has enough weight to elicit reflexes without much work, the head is solid, and if you're the sort..." Read more
"...It stays put though because the head is weighted so nicely, just be careful bending over, you'll stab yourself in the abdomen with the point...." Read more
"Lightweight, easy to use." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the product. They say it is the best for the price, reasonable, and worth the splurge.
"...If you do like this variety, the MDF is a great choice at a fair price...." Read more
"...Well worth it!" Read more
"...It works well for this purpose and is a great value. It’s obviously going to be durable, given the construction...." Read more
"That's exactly what it's supposed to do, extremely sturdy and well worth it" Read more
Customers find the soft tips of the hammer much more comfortable while eliciting feedback. They also say the rubber ends are comfortable for the patient and allow them to be more reliable and consistent. Customers also appreciate the nice weight and feel to the HAMMER. They say it feels perfect for hitting people with and that the finger doesn't hurt when doing bicipital reflexes.
"...The tips are much softer so they do not hurt when hitting my thumb, or even the brachioradialis against the radius...." Read more
"...(first favorite was MANY times the cost through the AAN and is very soft)...." Read more
"...One more thing, this hammer has a bit of give to the neck. It flexes just a bit, which I was surprised to find out when I got the hammer...." Read more
"...The handle is very soft to the touch and feels very comfortable in my hand...." Read more
Customers like the size of the hammer. They say it's reasonably small, compact, and weighty. Some say it fits easily in their lab coat pocket. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and portability of the tool.
"...getting good reflexes out of different locations - the big one is perfect for patellar, biceps, triceps, and other large muscle DTRs, while the..." Read more
"...Best at getting reflexes, solid, and small enough to fit into a white coat pocket...." Read more
"...It will be durable. However, it is large and heavy and not convenient to carry around in my coat pocket...." Read more
"Excellent hammer for neurology rotation. It's compact and has just the right amount of weight to it...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the professional healthcare hammer. For example, they mention that the red silicone tips are stylish, the shiny metal looks professional, and the vibrant red stands out. The distinctive color helps prevent confusion between hammers.
"...The red and silver looks nice. It's a really good hammer at a reasonable price- what more can you ask for?..." Read more
"...I love the design and look of it. yes, its got a bit more weight to it, but it's the perfect weight for us Physiatrists...." Read more
"...Lastly, it’s bright red, which is great for testing naming and vision!..." Read more
"...metal hammer head is useful for assesing sensation to cold, and it looks great!..." Read more
Customers find the reflex hammer easy to use. They say it's top heavy, making it take little to no effort to swing and elicit a good reflex. Customers also say it has a beautiful design, good handling, and high quality materials. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and recommend it to others.
"...4. The weight of the hammer is well balanced, and makes it easy to get a good, smooth swing, and the length seems to help me actually hit what I'm..." Read more
"...However, in all other ways this reflex hammer is much easier to use than the little tomahawk one...." Read more
"Lightweight, easy to use." Read more
"...Many of my attendings had the exact same one. Much easier to use than a Taylor reflex hammer (the triangle one)...." Read more
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As an MS1 with a neurologist for a sister - I was lucky to have this hammer suggested early on when I was having issues eliciting good consistent reflexes with my POS telescoping disc hammer. Quickly ended the embarrassment of having SPs sit there and stare at me while I meekly apologize for impotently swinging away at their ankles over and over :)
Pros - I prefer this hammer for a number of reasons
1. The different hammer sizes make this great for getting good reflexes out of different locations - the big one is perfect for patellar, biceps, triceps, and other large muscle DTRs, while the smaller side is great for those that need precise or delicate strikes like jaw-jerk or when testing kids.
2. Also, in comparison with the round head or wedge, the pressure from a strike is more focused it seems - which seems to elicit better reflexes than a broad area of impact when using the disc.
3. The rubber on the hammers is not completely solid and is also more forgiving while still maintaining better impacts - roughly the same swing speed feels softer somehow than vs my solid rubber hammer - could be a pro or con depending on how you feel about your patients I guess
4. The weight of the hammer is well balanced, and makes it easy to get a good, smooth swing, and the length seems to help me actually hit what I'm aiming for - the telescoping hammer was ridiculous and awkward when trying to get enough force behind a swing for ankle jerk in a seated patient as its light weight requires a longer arc to generate speed, or a rapid swing to achieve a similar force. With ankles, a longer arc is tricky to get when at the patient's feet, and swinging faster at this angle is sort of awkward and makes it harder to hit a precise spot.
Cons
1. Wish it was all metal, but the plastic isn't so bad
2. the point at the bottom is not sharp enough to get a good babinski's or pinprick vs soft sensation testing in many of the older SPs we work with - they can't tell the difference between the softer hammer and 'sharp' point in both upper and lower extremity sensation tests.
Bottom Line - there's a reason this is the reflex hammer neurologists use - it's a superior tool for its task
I don't have anything to complain about here. It has enough weight to elicit reflexes without much work, the head is solid, and if you're the sort to do Babinskis with the bottom of your hammer, this will do the trick for that too. I almost never used the small hammer point. It's there if you want to directly hit a thin tendon, but I was taught to just place a finger on the target and use the large point to hit the finger instead. It transmits perfectly.
Some may prefer queen square hammers, which have big bumpers for hammer points. Many of the attending neurologists seemed to favor those, but as I mentioned above, almost all the residents (including graduating seniors and fellows) had this type. Whatever floats your boat.
If you do like this variety, the MDF is a great choice at a fair price. I'll note that mine has been used for only about a month so far, so it's possible something will suddenly come loose or break. But that doesn't look likely. Highly recommended.
Overall: well weighted, hammer, effective for eliciting every reflex, definitely the best reflex hammer I've used so far in my short career.
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As a side note, If you screw the point hiding the brush on too tightly it becomes VERY difficult to get out, thus eliminating the idea you could use the brush in a pinch unless you happen to carry a pair of pliers with you as well.