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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... #finger #flexor ... #reflex #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... The median nerve ... . 2) Ask the patient ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
at the DIP may ... known as Jersey finger ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
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 ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
with axial load (ball ... tendon), mallet finger ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
Ask your patient ... salute- median/ ... bobvarkey #Minute #Neurology ... #Physicalexam #clinical ... #video #Mnemonic
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
POCUS Index finger ... reveal Kanavel’s signs ... Meghan Herbst @EUSmkh ... #POCUS #MSK #clinical ... #radiology #finger
Trousseau's Sign in Hypocalcemia

Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with
latent tetany is a medical ... metacarpophalangeal joints flex ... extend, and the fingers ... #PhysicalExam #Video ... #Clinical #Endocrinology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
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