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Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
chest; in the hypotonic ... infant, the elbow ... normal tone, the elbow ... #clinical #video ... #hypotonia #hypotonic
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder Exam

Positive sulcus sign in a shoulder with multidirectional instability.

Downward force applied at
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder ... Positive sulcus sign ... applied at the elbow ... iamDrHamilton #Sulcus #Sign ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
Hypotonia - cannot ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Newborn Arm Traction on Physical Exam

Arm traction is done with the baby in the supine position.
maintained at the elbow ... extension at the elbow ... is seen in hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... jerks suggest hypertonia ... are not useful signs ... to cerebellar signs ... Abnormal #Clinical #Video
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
jerks suggest hypertonia ... are not useful signs ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #Sign ... neurology #UMN #video
Ulnar Fovea Sign Test for Fovea Disruption

Useful for patients with pain along the ulnar aspect of
Ulnar Fovea Sign ... examiner with the elbow ... The elbow is in ... #Ulnar #Fovea #Sign ... wrist #clinical #video
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
on the leg is a sign ... of hypotonia. ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy on Physical Exam

Myotonic dystrophy is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. People
Myotonic Muscular ... Physical Exam Myotonic ... contractions (myotonia ... #Myotonic #Muscular ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
asymmetry and hypotonia ... flaccid limbs vs hypertonia ... • Examine for signs ... flexed at the elbow