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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
thumb on the same hand ... ’s reflex and finger ... are not useful ... #clinical #neurology ... #UMN #video #Pyramidal
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
test itself involves ... thumb on the same hand ... #Reflex #Positive ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... the patient's hand ... the fingers are ... PhysicalExam #Neurology ... #Reflex
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... Anterior Shoulder ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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lumbar spine • MCC ... L5/S1 with an inferior ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... diagnosis #causes #neurology