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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
A positive response ... A positive Hoffmann ... hypertonia, but can ... are not useful signs ... #clinical #neurology
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... sign (finger flexor ... #clinical #hand ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... nerve acts both as an ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Empty Can (Jobe) Test

Position: Flex shoulder to 90 degrees in the scapular plane. Internally rotate the
: Flex shoulder ... Positive sign is ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #sports ... #orthopedics #supraspinatus
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
Landau's Reaction (Reflex ... It can be said that ... This reaction starts ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
test provides an ... muscle marks a positive ... tendon ruptures can ... #surgery #msk #sports ... tendon #ankle #orthopedics
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
• Common clinical ... Acute meningeal signs ... • Gram stain: Positive ... 90% • Culture: Positive ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
if they have no clinical ... Can treat before ... decreased LV function, mitral ... effusion, or z scores ... and lab signs (
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
An abnormal response ... Supinator #Test #Reflex ... #neurology #clinical ... #physicalexam #orthopedics ... #msk #sports #IRR
Apley's Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient in the prone position, Apley's Compression Test evaluates
Flex the knee to ... degrees, apply an ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics