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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 ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... Hoffmann's reflex test ... when there is flexion ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... The median nerve ... . 2) Ask the patient ... clinical #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
simple way to test ... the peripheral nerve ... Ask your patient ... bobvarkey #Minute #Neurology ... Physicalexam #clinical
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Awareness • Injury ... threat Cranial Nerves ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... preferentially affects the flexors ... • Bilateral signs ... brain and/or optic nerve ... diagnosis #management #neurology