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Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann ... ’s Test (Finger ... Flexor Reflex) on ... #sign #Positive ... #PhysicalExam #
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
sign (finger flexor ... Hoffmann's reflex test ... holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... ’s reflex and finger
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's reflex test ... holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... video #neurology #physicalexam
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
With the wrist flexed ... examiner resists finger ... dorsum of the wrist ... is considered a positive ... #PhysicalExam #
Trigger Finger on Physical Exam

This is called the "trigger finger" or tendonitis of the finger flexors.
Trigger Finger on ... of the finger flexors ... locks in a folded position ... stretches and flexes ... #video #physicalexam
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... Test is positive ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Eichhoff's Test for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Eichhoff's test evaluates for De Quervain's tenosynovitis. The patient places the
the palm, wraps fingers ... around it, and the wrist ... Reproduction of pain is a positive ... Tenosynovitis #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam #
Eichhoff's Test for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Eichhoff's test evaluates for De Quervain's tenosynovitis. The patient places the
the palm, wraps fingers ... around it, and the wrist ... Reproduction of pain is a positive ... Tenosynovitis #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam #
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
: • Flexion - ... , C8 (radial) Finger ... Supinator - C5, C6 • Finger ... "waiter's tip" position ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Nerve Tension Test ... forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... clinical #video #physicalexam