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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... indicating cervical injury ... #finger #flexor ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... when there is flexion ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
OK Sign - Interosseous Nerve Injury

Patients with compromise of anterior interosseous nerve will not be able
Nerve Injury ... compromise of anterior ... #Nerve #Injury ... #Finger #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... . 2) Ask the patient ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... clinical #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
of the fingers ... ) INSTEAD of a normal ... #video #hand #neurology ... #physicalexam # ... pyramidal
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Awareness • Injury ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... preferentially affects the flexors ... extensors of the arms (pyramidal ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal