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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... of the index finger ... #finger #flexor ... #reflex #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... #video #neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
patient's middle finger ... middle finger. ... thumb and index finger ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... • Finger deformity ... : Hyperflexion injury ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
The middle finger ... if rapid flexion ... than the middle finger ... indicative of injury ... #Clinical #Video
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... Presentation: Injury ... preferentially affects the flexors ... • Bilateral signs ... #neurology #differential