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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 ... indicating cervical injury ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... The median nerve ... Positive #Abnormal ... #PhysicalExam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... spared in this injury ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #motor #arm #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Awareness • Injury ... threat Cranial Nerves ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... brain and/or optic nerve ... #management #neurology