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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 ... fingernail downward ... thumb on the same hand ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
the fingers are ... the examiner's fingernail ... indicative of injury ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... aracteristic "claw hand ... spared in this injury ... the median nerve distribution ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Dermatological Conditions - Distribution ... associated with signs ... scalp, lower back, fingernails ... site of previous injury ... #differential #diagnosis