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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
reflex) Flexion ... the thumb and flexion ... #reflex #clinical ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
the examiner's hand ... or spinal root injury ... on a chair with ankles ... Wrist clonus is ... be elicited at ankles
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Pathophysiology: • Severe injury ... Awareness • Injury ... Arms extended; wrists ... from the body; wrists ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... Inability to flex ... #Test #finger #hand ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... when there is flexion ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
elicits elbow flexion ... and wrist radial ... #neurology #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Test (FAIR Test - Flexion ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... surfaces of hands ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
consists of flexion ... is injured as in ... of the seventh and ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... surfaces of hands ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics