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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
reflex) Flexion ... and adduction of ... the thumb and flexion ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Forceful flexion ... , flexion, and opposition ... in ulnar neuropathy ... #Adduction #Sign ... #neurology #physicalexam
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... when there is flexion ... and adduction of ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
when there is flexion ... and adduction of ... thumb on the same hand ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... the hand. 3) Now ... clinical #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C8-T1 (ulnar) ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... aracteristic "claw hand ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
strength of the adductor ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics ... #sports #hand
Wartenberg's Sign on Physical Exam

Wartenberg's sign consists of involuntary abduction of the little finger, caused by
of involuntary abduction ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #hand ... #mask #ulnar #neuropathy ... #neurology
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Hoover's Sign for ... to flex their weak ... #Hoovers #Sign # ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #neurology #psychiatry
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... posturing: Arms flexed ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose