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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... #finger #flexor ... #reflex #clinical ... #neurology #sports
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
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... at the DIP may ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

The Trömner sign is commonly used as a clinical neurological examination for
aspect of the tip ... causes flexion ... of all four fingers ... #Reflex #clinical ... #Video #Neurology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... that is fixed in flexion ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
with axial load (ball ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Trousseau's Sign in Hypocalcemia

Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with
metacarpophalangeal joints flex ... , the DIP and PIP ... extend, and the fingers ... #PhysicalExam #Video ... #Clinical #Endocrinology
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
consisting of finger ... flexion is known ... #neurology #clinical ... #orthopedics #msk ... #sports #IRR #Radial
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
pain with wrist flexion ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Forceful flexion ... of the fingers ... at the distal IP ... #clinical #video ... #hand #neurology