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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
flexor reflex) ... cervical injury ... #flexor #reflex ... #clinical #hand ... #video #physicalexam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

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

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... finger for flexion ... Inability to flex ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... caused by disruption ... : Hyperflexion injury ... PIP joint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... to relax the hand ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... splint • Ortho ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... when there is flexion ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
joint capsule cause ... joint & passively flex ... flex at the PIP ... #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... known as Jersey finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Speed's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform a Speed's test flex the shoulder to 90 degrees with
a Speed's test flex ... flexion. ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics