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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... sign (finger flexor ... #reflex #clinical ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
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 ... ’s reflex and finger ... hypertonia, but can ... #clinical #neurology
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
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
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Can treat before ... decreased LV function, mitral ... effusion, or z scores ... and lab signs ( ... under nail bed of fingers
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
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
An abnormal response ... consisting of finger ... #neurology #clinical ... #physicalexam #orthopedics ... #msk #sports #IRR
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
for detecting complete ... muscle marks a positive ... tendon ruptures can ... #surgery #msk #sports ... tendon #ankle #orthopedics
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Clinical ... • Weakness: Starts ... Can begin in arms ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... management #treatment #neurology
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Medicine) and Richard J. ... Pertinent positives ... Vital signs: BP ... This patient’s clinical ... Due to their short