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

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
(Finger Flexor Reflex ... 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 ... #Cervical #Nerve ... Radiculopathy #clinical ... #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 ... #Cervical #Neck ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
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• Decr tendon reflexes ... further impinges on cervical ... nerve root, worsens ... on lumbar nerve root ... Radiculopathy #MSK
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
seventh and eighth cervical ... spasticity, as in cervical ... Root neurological ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor reflex ... finger, indicating cervical ... #clinical #hand ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... and the spinal root ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... #Abnormal #clinical ... video #neurology #PhysicalExam
Distraction Test for Cervical Radiculopathy

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

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... indicators of cortical ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... affecting the cervical ... #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex