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The clonus sustained in the ankle, which usually occurs in combination with a positive Babinski reflex,
The clonus sustained ... #Ankle #Clonus ... #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
reflex) Flexion ... #reflex #clinical ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
examiner's hand that supports ... on a chair with ankles ... In abnormal responses ... Angle clonus is ... be elicited at ankles
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
is no plantar flexion ... Tendon #Rupture #Clinical ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Calf #Sports # ... msk #ankle #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
accompanied by a clonus ... phalanx of the flexed ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
test, plantar flexion ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Calf #Sports # ... msk #orthopedics ... #ankle
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
etiology of coma Abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... for presence of clonus ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Inability to flex ... #finger #hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Test (FAIR Test - Flexion ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... when there is flexion ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam