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Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Abnormal (Positive ... the other toes and ... #Abnormal #Positive ... clinical #video #reflex ... #pyramidal #neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... A positive response ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
reflex response ... A positive test, ... Babinski sign, ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis #Neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Acute meningeal signs ... • Gram stain: Positive ... 90% • Culture: Positive ... culture or by serology ... #diagnosis #neurology
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Hoover's Sign for ... to flex their weak ... In normal people ... #physicalexam #neurology ... #psychiatry
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... signs below the ... reflexes: Areflexia ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... #differential
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
LMN signs in the ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... conditions listed in differential ... diagnosis column Treatment ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Romana's sign ... Indeterminate form (No signs ... /symptoms, positive ... serology, smear ... PCR + 20-90%, normal