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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 ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... #Sign #Reflex # ... Positive #Abnormal
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... semiologianeurologica #Hoffmanns ... #Sign #Reflex # ... Positive #Abnormal ... clinical #video #neurology
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
Tromner Sign on ... response in the upper extremity ... alternative of Hoffmann ... #Reflex #clinical ... #Video #Neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity ... Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
decortication), abnormal ... • Examine for signs ... Arms extended; wrists ... from the body; wrists ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam
Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
Tromner Sign on ... response in the upper extremity ... alternative of Hoffmann ... #Sign #Reflex # ... clinical #video #neurology
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex ... ) INSTEAD of a normal ... called the upper extremity ... Wartenberg #Thumb #Reflex ... #video #hand #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... reflexes: Areflexia ... , lower extremity ... disorders #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 ... Functional Lower Extremity ... the patient to flex ... In normal people ... #physicalexam #neurology