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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... indicating cervical injury ... #finger #flexor ... #msk #orthopedics
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 ... #Reflex #Positive ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... finger for flexion ... Inability to flex ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Acute Spinal Cord ... Cord Syndrome -> Anterior ... bladder and rectal reflex ... pathophysiology #signs ... symptoms #msk #orthopedics
OK Sign - Interosseous Nerve Injury

Patients with compromise of anterior interosseous nerve will not be able
Nerve Injury ... compromise of anterior ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
The middle finger ... if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
deformity, elbow is flexed ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... can't make A-OK sign ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C8 Elbow: • Flexion ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... spared in this injury ... Anterior Shoulder ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... days after an acute ... injury or after ... of spinal cord injury ... #treatment
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Relapsing Acute ... Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Disease Activity: Flex ... Sig, FCP, CRP ... up • Surgery ≠ Treatment