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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 ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... #Sign #Reflex #
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
sign (finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... indicating cervical injury ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... #Sign #Reflex # ... Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... if rapid flexion ... of injury at the ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Pathophysiology: • Severe injury ... Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
- AKI Workup Algorithm ... investigations abnormal ... clinical context and signs ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... • Gait is abnormal ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... reflexes: Areflexia ... differential #algorithm
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 ... • Infectious causes
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
unique approach and workup ... instability with lachmans ... WORK UP: obtain ... #msk #clinical ... #video #nsfw
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Hoover's Sign for ... Ask the patient ... to flex their weak ... In normal people ... hemiparesis #clinical #video