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Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... at the DIP may ... #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
flexor reflex) ... test itself involves ... and finger jerks ... Positive #Abnormal #Clinical ... #Video #Signs #PhysicalExam
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Inability to flex ... open_michigan #Boyes #Test ... #finger #hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... edge of the table and ... extend at the PIP ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... extension; flexor digitorum ... extension; flexor digitorum ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... thumb on the same hand ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... joint needs to be clinically ... Exam: Swollen and ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
finger at PIP ... flex at the PIP ... to do with both hands ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Internal Rotation) Flex ... the hip to 90 degrees ... internally rotate the hip ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... the patient's hand ... #Clinical #Video ... Hoffmanns #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex