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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... indicating cervical injury ... #finger #flexor ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... when there is flexion ... #Reflex #Positive
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Evaluate the injured ... finger for flexion ... Inability to flex ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... The middle finger ... if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #Neurology #Reflex