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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... test itself involves ... are not useful signs ... Abnormal #Clinical #Video ... #Signs #PhysicalExam
Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
(Finger Flexor ... Reflex) on Physical ... #test #sign #Positive ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... #Reflex #Positive ... Abnormal #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 ... #Reflex #Positive ... Abnormal #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 ... /ulnar) 2) OK sign ... #Physicalexam # ... clinical #video
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 ... #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... threat Cranial Nerves ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Inability to flex ... partial or complete tear ... #Boyes #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... partial or complete tear ... #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
cases/100,000 per year ... 30%) • Facial Nerve ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... • Pain: Due to nerve ... #diagnosis #management