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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 ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
clinical findings ... clumsiness in hands ... rectal reflex. ... symptoms #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
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
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 ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... : Hyperflexion injury ... that is fixed in flexion ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
elicits elbow flexion ... wrist extension and ... Supinator #Test #Reflex ... #neurology #clinical ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
present if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #Clinical #Video ... PhysicalExam #Neurology ... #Reflex
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
neurological lesion: Clinical ... below the site of injury ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... differential #algorithm
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Achilles Tendon Injury ... Flex the knee to ... squeeze the calf and ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics