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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
sign (finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... #finger #flexor ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... when there is flexion ... #Sign #Reflex # ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... ’s reflex and finger ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... The median nerve ... #Sign #Reflex # ... clinical #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... the patient's hand ... present if rapid flexion ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
Tromner sign is flexion ... alternative of Hoffmann ... Tromners #Sign #Reflex ... clinical #Video #Neurology ... #physicalexam
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
joint capsule cause ... joint & passively flex ... finger at PIP ... flex at the PIP ... to do with both hands
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C8 Elbow: • Flexion ... , C8 (radial) Finger ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Test (FAIR Test - Flexion ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... compress the sciatic nerve ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
neck stiffness causes ... patient's knees and ... hips to flex when ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #neurology