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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 ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
, often from vascular ... clumsiness in hands ... rectal reflex. ... saddle anesthesia. leg ... signs #symptoms #msk
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
the arm and leg ... opposite side flex ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... when there is flexion ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
middle finger. 2) Ask ... the hand. 3) Now ... phalanx of the flexed ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... Awareness • Injury ... wrists clenched; legs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... Inability to flex ... #Test #finger #hand ... #PhysicalExam # ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
being tested is flexed ... applying internal and ... meniscus #Knee #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #orthopedics #msk
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
consists of flexion ... is injured as in ... of the seventh and ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Myotomes Reflexes ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... stopping walking (vascular ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... #physicalexam