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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 ... #reflex #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
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 ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Lazarus Sign / Reflex in Brain Death - Head Flexion

The presence of this complex spinal reflex
Lazarus Sign / Reflex ... Brain Death - Head Flexion ... is a reflex movement ... #BrainDead #Neurology ... #video #clinical
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 ... are not useful signs ... #clinical #neurology ... #UMN #video #Pyramidal
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
, tremors) Reflexes ... • Examine for signs ... wrists clenched; legs ... wrists clenched; legs ... #PhysicalExam #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 ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex ... Forceful flexion ... #Adduction #Sign ... #clinical #video ... #hand #neurology
Bilateral Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia (BINO)

Bilateral Internuclear ophthalmoplegia in chronic Multiple sclerosis. Note the adduction lag in the
lag in the adducting ... during some of the movements ... long standing MS ... #physicalexam #clinical ... #video #neurology
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Ask the patient ... to flex their weak ... hemiparesis #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #neurology #psychiatry
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... preferentially affects the flexors ... of the legs and ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs