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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 ... test itself involves ... are not useful signs ... to cerebellar signs ... Clinical #Video #Signs
Normal (Negative) Babinski / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole of
The plantar reflex ... is a reflex elicited ... upward response (extension ... response or Babinski sign ... Clinical #Video #Signs
Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... (Finger Flexor Reflex ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... #test #sign #Positive
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... Resisted shoulder extension ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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 ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... #Reflex #Positive
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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using Kanavel’s Signs ... Pain with passive extension ... slight flexion at rest ... Kanavels #Criteria #Sign
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... document response (tests ... decortication), abnormal extensor ... • Examine for signs
Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
Clarke's Test (Patellar ... Grind Test) ... Patient with knee in extension ... - Positive sign ... _ #Clarkes #Test
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... #Reflex #Plantar
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Stroke Subtle extensor ... weakness - Sign ... 9.2, LR- 0.09 Best ... test characteristics