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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 ... indicating cervical injury ... clinical #hand #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... A positive response ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Posteromedial Instability on Knee Exam
This is what a knee with posteromedial instability looks like. Notice the
Notice the positive ... posteromedial injury ... Posteromedial corner ... #MSK #clinical ... #video #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
. 2) Ask the patient ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Positive Varus Stress ... posterolateral corner ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Sports #Orthopedics ... collateral #ligament #msk
Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Injury - Posterolateral Drawer Test
Injury to the posterolateral corner (PLC) is difficult to
This video shows ... #Test #Positive ... #Clinical #Video ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Orthopedics ... Knee #Posterior #msk
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
consisting of finger ... Video by Mujtaba ... #neurology #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... "claw hand" ± Horner ... spared in this injury ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... Inability to flex ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Achilles Tendon Injury ... In a prone position ... Flex the knee to ... Video via @open_michigan ... #sports #msk #orthopedics