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 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
the examiner's hand ... that supports the ... bedridden, the knees ... is best elicited ... Angle clonus is
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
accompanied by a clonus ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
test itself involves ... thumb on the same hand ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... for presence of clonus ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
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 ... Tendon #Injury #ankle ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video
Hamstring Flexibility Test

Hamstring flexibility testing can also be performed with the hip and knee flexed to
performed with the hip and ... but if not the angle ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Kleiger's Test for Syndesmotic Injury

Kleiger's evaluates for a syndesmotic injury. 
With the knee fixed, the foot
With the knee fixed ... #Injury #leg #ankle ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Triple Flexion Reflex (TFR) on Neurological Examination

Triple flexion reflex (TFR) is a sign of upper motor
Triple Flexion Reflex ... ankle, flexion ... of the knee and ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Inverted Supinator Test

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

With the patient in the prone position, Apley's Compression Test evaluates
Flex the knee to ... on the tibia, and ... #Knee #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics