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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
reflex) Flexion ... the thumb and flexion ... indicating cervical injury ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
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 ... when there is flexion ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
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 ... #Test #finger #hand ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
consists of flexion ... is injured as in ... of the seventh and ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... Pathophysiology: • Severe injury ... Awareness • Injury ... #comatose #diagnosis
Lazarus Sign / Reflex in Brain Death - Head Flexion

The presence of this complex spinal reflex
Brain Death - Head Flexion ... the brain death diagnosis ... raise their arms and ... BrainDeath #BrainDead #Neurology ... #video #clinical
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
wrist extension and ... Video by Mujtaba ... #neurology #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
the patient's hand ... present if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #Clinical #Video ... #Reflex
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Flex the knee to ... squeeze the calf and ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... #neurology #differential ... #algorithm