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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
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
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... the spinal root ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
, flexion, and opposition ... ) INSTEAD of a normal ... #Adduction #Sign ... #clinical #video ... #hand #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 # ... hemiparesis #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neurology
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
surface of the foot ... toes will plantar flex ... toes or “Babinski sign ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
surface of the foot ... toes will plantar flex ... toes or “Babinski sign ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Dorsiflexion of foot ... instability with lachmans ... Posterior #Injury #msk ... #clinical #video