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

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... (finger flexor ... are not useful signs ... to cerebellar signs ... Clinical #Video #Signs
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 ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... #finger #flexor
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... #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
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... when there is flexion ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Abnormal #clinical
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
hammer, not a finger ... aspect of the foot, flex ... at the elbow, thumb ... A normal newborn ... #Newborn #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
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
etiology of coma Abnormal ... flexor response ... • Examine for signs ... at the elbow in ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
 - Pulmonary Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal CXR
 - Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Heart
Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal ... esophageal dilation, reflux ... Renal Failure - Mask ... /elbow contractures ... pathophysiology #signs
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
of the fingers ... Babinski’s plantar sign ... unrelated Wartenberg sign ... #Adduction #Sign ... hand #neurology #physicalexam
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Plantar Reflex on ... Newborn Physical ... toes will plantar flex ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam