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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
flexor reflex) ... indicating cervical injury ... #clinical #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 ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... : Hyperflexion injury ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
extension and wrist ... consisting of finger ... #neurology #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Trousseau's Sign in Hypocalcemia

Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with
muscles of the hand ... The wrist and metacarpophalangeal ... DIP and PIP joints ... fingers adduct. ... #Video #Clinical
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Internal Rotation) Flex ... the hip to 90 degrees ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... , C8 (radial) Finger ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... spared in this injury ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Stress Test in LCL Injury ... complete rupture and ... #Positive #Clinical ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Sports #Orthopedics
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... finger at PIP ... flex at the PIP ... BunnelLittler #Test #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
examiner resists finger ... #Instability #Hand ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics