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Positive Romberg Test on Physical Exam

The Romberg test is a test of the body's proprioception (sense
Positive Romberg ... Test on Physical ... Sign #Positive # ... Abnormal #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's reflex test ... A positive response ... #Reflex #Positive ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
syphilis) Meaning: Positive ... sign) → Proprioceptive ... Observe when patient closes ... #neurology #diagnosis ... proprioception #physicalexam
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... Reflex #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... grip weakness caused ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... HIT) result is positive ... with a central cause ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
alternating light test ... It is a clear sign ... regarding the cause ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... #Reflex #Positive ... clinical #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Carnett's Sign to localize Abdominal Wall (Musculoskeletal) Pain
Step 1 : The clinician identifies and palpates the
Carnett's Sign to ... 2: The patient raises ... sign: Palpation ... tenderness as the rest ... Musculoskeletal #pain #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam