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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... sign (finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... #flexor #reflex ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
The median nerve ... . 2) Ask the patient ... phalanx of the flexed ... #Positive #Abnormal ... video #neurology #PhysicalExam
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Internal Rotation) Flex ... compress the sciatic nerve ... gluteal region is a positive ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... Test is positive ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Peripheral Neuropathy ... wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C8 Elbow: • Flexion ... , C8 (radial) Finger ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
The examiner flexes ... are unable to flex ... tightness, femoral nerve ... clinical #video #hip #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
The examiner flexes ... are unable to flex ... tightness, femoral nerve ... clinical #video #hip #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics