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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
reflex) Flexion ... indicating cervical injury ... #reflex #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... and the spinal root ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
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 ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
the C5-C6 spinal cord ... An abnormal response ... Video by Mujtaba ... #neurology #clinical ... #orthopedics #msk
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
neurological lesion: Clinical ... • Symptoms and signs ... • Gait is abnormal ... reflexes: Areflexia ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... cervical spinal cord ... #Clinical #Video ... #Reflex
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... Presentation: Injury ... preferentially affects the flexors ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs
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
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Dorsiflexion of foot ... with lachmans, ... #msk #clinical ... #video #nsfw