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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... #finger #flexor ... #reflex #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
is flexion of the ... thumb and index finger ... held partially flexed ... #Reflex #clinical ... #Video #Neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... . 2) Ask the patient ... phalanx of the flexed ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
when there is flexion ... are not useful signs ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #UMN ... #video #Pyramidal
Trousseau's Sign of Hypocalcemia on Physical Exam

Carpopedal spasm caused by ischemia induced by an inflated blood
Trousseau's Sign ... Involves flexion ... hyperextension of the fingers ... #Hypocalcemia #clinical ... #video #endocrinology
Flexor Tenosynovitis

And of course don't forget Kanavel's Criteria:
1. Tenderness along course of finger
2. Symmetrical swelling of
Flexor Tenosynovitis ... the finger ... Kanavels #Criteria #Clinical ... #Sign #Hand #MSK ... #Diagnosis
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
Ask your patient ... /ulnar) 2) OK sign ... bobvarkey #Minute #Neurology ... #Physicalexam #clinical ... #video #Mnemonic
Beevor's Sign on Physical Exam

Beevor's sign is abnormal upward (cephalad) movement of the umbilicus with truncal
umbilicus with truncal flexion ... usually reflects lower ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #umbilicus ... #neurology
Trousseau's Sign in Hypocalcemia

Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with
Trousseau's Sign ... metacarpophalangeal joints flex ... extend, and the fingers ... #PhysicalExam #Video ... #Clinical #Endocrinology