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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... #Sign #Reflex # ... Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
The median nerve ... #Sign #Reflex # ... Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... reflex) Flexion ... #reflex #clinical ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
ring and little finger ... where the index finger ... and thumb do not flex ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Ulnar nerve is the nerve of hand power and control. It
the LOAF of the median ... trunk and the medial ... When clinically ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, C8 (radial) Finger ... ) Reflexes: ... hand" ± Horner Syndrome ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
examination is usually normal ... upper lip in the median ... The nerves involved ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
meningococcal, H1N1) Clinical ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... CSF PROTEIN - NORMAL ... management #treatment #neurology