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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
sign (finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... the thumb and flexion ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
and adduction of ... the thumb on the ... ’s reflex and finger ... are not useful signs ... #Sign #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive ... #physicalexam
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
’s plantar sign. ... unrelated Wartenberg sign ... #Reflex #Adduction ... #Sign #clinical ... pyramidal
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... of the thumb and ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive ... #PhysicalExam
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
involves toe flexion ... sign, involves ... #Babinski #Sign ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
T1 (ulnar) • Thumb ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... spared in this injury ... #neurology #sensory
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... extensors of the arms (pyramidal ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... #management #neurology