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

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

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
test itself involves ... holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
sign (finger flexor ... the thumb and flexion ... of the index finger ... #finger #flexor ... #video #physicalexam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... the patient's hand ... the fingers are ... The middle finger ... than the middle finger
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Superficialis Finger ... Evaluate the injured finger ... the isolated finger ... #finger #hand #
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Profundus Test ... known as Jersey finger ... #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
With the wrist flexed ... examiner resists finger ... #Instability #Hand ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... and wrist radial ... consisting of finger ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... orthopedics #msk #sports
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
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 ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics