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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... flexor reflex) ... of the index finger ... #flexor #reflex ... #clinical #hand
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Superficialis Finger ... Evaluate the injured finger ... Inability to flex ... the isolated finger ... #Boyes #Test #finger
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
patient's middle finger ... to relax the hand ... middle finger. ... thumb and index finger ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical
Rheumatoid Changes of the Hand: Chronic inflammation of the MCP joints has lead to their
deformity, with
Changes of the Hand ... with deviation of fingers ... towards the ulnar ... #Photo #RheumatoidArthritis ... #UCSDH
Rheumatoid Changes of the Hand: Chronic inflammation of the MCP joints has lead to their
deformity, with
Changes of the Hand ... with deviation of fingers ... towards the ulnar ... #Photo #RheumatoidArthritis ... #UCSDH
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... finger at PIP ... flex at the PIP ... to do with both hands ... #video #msk #PIP
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Ulnar nerve is the nerve of hand power and control. It
half of the ring finger ... powers the deep flexors ... lumbricles of these fingers ... When clinically ... Nerve #Anatomy #diagnosis
Flexor Tenosynovitis

And of course don't forget Kanavel's Criteria:
1. Tenderness along course of finger
2. Symmetrical swelling of
along course of finger ... Symmetrical swelling of finger ... the finger ... #Sign #Hand #MSK ... #Diagnosis
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... known as Jersey finger ... #Test #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
“Hand of benediction” due to median nerve palsy – the patient cannot flex their index or
Hand of benediction ... patient cannot flex ... index or middle fingers ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Hands #Benediction