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Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
 -
Flexor Tenosynovitis ... using Kanavel’s Signs ... at rest. ... Kanavels #Criteria #Sign ... #Hand #MSK #Diagnosis
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... (finger flexor ... Hoffmann's reflex test ... Any flexion of the ... are not useful signs
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Superficialis Finger ... open_michigan #Boyes #Test ... #finger #hand # ... video #sports #msk
Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... (Finger Flexor ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #test ... #sign #Positive
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... (finger flexor ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... #finger #flexor ... #physicalexam #msk
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test ... compare 1) Extend finger ... finger at PIP ... BunnelLittler #Test ... clinical #video #msk
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
on POCUS Index ... finger including ... reveal Kanavel’s signs ... Tenosynovitis #POCUS ... #MSK #clinical
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Profundus Test ... perform the Boyes' test ... known as Jersey finger ... #Jersey #Finger ... video #sports #msk
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffmann's reflex test ... holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion
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 ... 4) Observe the flexion ... #Hoffmanns #Sign