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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
sign (finger flexor ... Any flexion of the ... ’s reflex and finger ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #PhysicalExam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... sign (finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... #finger #flexor ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... . 2) Ask the patient ... #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
The Hoffmann's reflex ... when there is flexion ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... video #neurology #physicalexam
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
reflex response ... involves toe flexion ... A positive test, ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... at the elbow in ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
normally elicits elbow ... An abnormal response ... consisting of finger ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
 - Pulmonary Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal CXR
 - Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Heart
Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal ... esophageal dilation, reflux ... /elbow contractures ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam