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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
reflex) Flexion ... the thumb and flexion ... indicating cervical injury ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... orthopedics #neurology #sports
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
response involves toe flexion ... A positive test, ... #Babinski #Sign ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
injury. ... test itself involves ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Evaluate the injured ... Inability to flex ... #finger #hand # ... #video #sports
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology: • Severe injury ... Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
that supports the ... or spinal root injury ... the examiner's hand ... is best elicited ... The Babinski reflex
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Achilles Tendon Injury ... Flex the knee to ... squeeze the calf and ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #orthopedics #sports
Bicep muscle injury - Yergason Test - 1. Position patient's elbow at 90 degrees with thumb
Bicep muscle injury ... patient supinate and ... flex elbow against ... holding at wrist) #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports
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 ... negative, MOG-IgG test