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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... (finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... orthopedics #neurology #sports
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment's Sign is ... compensates by flexing ... Jeanne’s sign is ... #Froments #Sign ... #orthopedics #sports
Ulnar Fovea Sign Test for Fovea Disruption

Useful for patients with pain along the ulnar aspect of
Ulnar Fovea Sign ... in 90°-110° of flexion ... #Ulnar #Fovea #Sign ... orthopedics #msk #sports
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... pain with wrist flexion ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Painful Arc Test for Subacromial Impingement

The patient elevates the arm in the scapular plane, then slowly
degrees of shoulder flexion ... Painful #Arc #Test #Sign ... orthopedics #msk #sports
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Flexor Tenosynovitis ... using Kanavel’s Signs ... held in slight flexion ... Pickens, MD #Flexor ... Kanavels #Criteria #Sign
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Forced flexion of the neck elicits a reflex flexion of the hips. It
Brudzinski's Sign ... Meningitis Forced flexion ... elicits a reflex flexion ... #Brudzinskis #Signs
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
response involves toe flexion ... as a Babinski sign ... all other toes flexing ... motor neurone lesion ... #Babinski #Sign
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
Positive J-Sign ... Exam The J sign ... shaped path with flexion ... #Positive #JSign ... #J #Sign #Knee
Brudzinski's sign is a physically demonstrable symptom of meningitis. It is characterized by reflexive flexion of
Brudzinski's sign ... characterized by reflexive flexion ... following passive neck flexion ... #Brudzinskis #sign