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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

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

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... holding the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... . 2) Ask the patient ... phalanx of the flexed ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
POCUS Index finger ... reveal Kanavel’s signs ... : finger held in ... Tenosynovitis #POCUS #MSK ... #clinical #radiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... : Hyperflexion injury ... that is fixed in flexion ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... tendon), mallet finger ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
Pathogenesis and clinical ... tenderness and loss of flexion ... • Xray malalignment ... patellofemoral joint with MRI ... #symptoms #msk
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
The middle finger ... if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #Clinical #Video ... PhysicalExam #Neurology
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gouty Arthritis) - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... mass and NO prior signs ... diagnosed ON THE X-RAY ... #clinical #Radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
deformity, elbow is flexed ... can't make A-OK sign ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK