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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... flexor reflex) ... #flexor #reflex ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
joint capsule cause ... joint & passively flex ... 2) Flex MCP & passively ... flex at the PIP ... clinical #video #msk
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
The baby will flex ... open, and legs flex ... opposite arm/leg flex ... Peds #Diagnosis #Neurology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Superficialis Finger ... Inability to flex ... open_michigan #Boyes #Test ... video #sports #msk
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... . 2) Ask the patient ... phalanx of the flexed ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... clinical #video #neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... holding the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... clinical #video #neurology
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Profundus Test ... Inability to flex ... known as Jersey finger ... #Jersey #Finger ... video #sports #msk
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Test if patient ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C8 Elbow: • Flexion ... C8 Wrist: • Flexion ... , C8 (radial) Finger ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Freiberg's Test ... for Piriformis Syndrome ... Flex the hip ... #Piriformis #syndrome ... #physicalexam #msk