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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
flexor reflex) ... Flexion and adduction ... #flexor #reflex ... #clinical #hand ... #msk #orthopedics
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
at the knee and ... rises off the table ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
the edge of the table ... Inability to flex ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
the hand. 3) Now ... phalanx of the flexed ... 4) Observe the flexion ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
at the knee and ... rises off the table ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Inability to flex ... Video via @open_michigan ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... tendon), mallet finger ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
finger at PIP ... flex at the PIP ... to do with both hands ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... and finger jerks ... #neurology #UMN ... #video #Pyramidal
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 ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK