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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
indicating cervical injury ... #clinical #hand ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... The median nerve ... #Sign #Reflex # ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... indicative of injury ... #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... spared in this injury ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
time, and can cause ... The nerves involved ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Pathophysiology: • Severe injury ... Awareness • Injury ... threat Cranial Nerves ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Hippocratic Shoulder Reduction 
Shoulder reduction is the process of returning the shoulder to its normal position
risk of axillary nerve ... injury. ... Reduction #MSK #PhysicalExam ... #Procedure #Orthopedics ... #clinical #video
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... Brachial Index (ABI ... with lachmans, ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... #msk #clinical
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... extensors of the arms ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Infectious causes ... brain and/or optic nerve
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
unable to flex ... tightness, femoral nerve ... Rectus #Femoris #clinical ... #video #hip #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics