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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
means upper motor neuron ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
The clonus sustained in the ankle, which usually occurs in combination with a positive Babinski reflex,
superior motor neuron ... lesion, resulting ... #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... accompanied by a clonus ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... #clinical #hand ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #neurology ... #sports
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
the upper motor neuron ... especially of the lesions ... #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Pathogenesis and clinical ... Complete hemicord lesion ... and lower motor neuron ... bladder and rectal reflex ... #orthopedics #neurology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes ... are spared Conus ... #diagnosis #neurology
Babinski Response: Note upgoing great toe upon stimulation of lateral foot in patient with
upper motor neuron
with upper motor neuron ... lesion. ... #Photo #Neurology ... Foot #Babinski #Reflex ... UpperMotorNeuron #UCSDH #PhysicalExam
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
in upper motor neuron ... lesions. ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology ... #Normal #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... for presence of clonus ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose