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Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann ... Examination Indicates cervical ... #test #sign #Positive ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
for Cervical Nerve ... The test is positive ... #Cervical #Nerve ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... finger, indicating cervical ... #clinical #hand ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Spurling's Test - Cervical Root Impingement

Spurling's Test evaluates for cervical root impingement.
With the head extended and
- Cervical Root ... evaluates for cervical ... maneuver is a positive ... #Cervical #Neck ... #clinical #video
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
The median nerve ... acts both as an ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... video #neurology #PhysicalExam
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
compress the sciatic nerve ... gluteal region is a positive ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
flat object such as ... #Test #Ulnar #Nerve ... #Palsy #clinical ... video #neurology #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Distraction Test for Cervical Radiculopathy

 • Indicates compression of neural structures at the intervertebral foramen or
for Cervical Radiculopathy ... • Positive signis ... #Cervical #Radiculopathy ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
threat Cranial Nerves ... horizontal movements; also ... indicators of cortical ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Slump Test for Sciatica

A variant of the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) and the Lasègue's tests, the
in the seated position ... place the sciatic nerve ... #Lumbar #Spine ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #MSK #sports