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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... (finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... #hand #video #physicalexam
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... to relax the hand ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive ... #video #neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... upper motor neuron injury ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #video #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... The sign is present ... that the Hoffmann sign ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
of the fingers ... Babinski’s plantar sign ... unrelated Wartenberg sign ... #Adduction #Sign ... #hand #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
and signs below ... below the site of injury ... • Gait is abnormal ... reflexes: Areflexia ... disorders #diagnosis #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
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... preferentially affects the flexors ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms