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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... #Reflex #Positive ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
alternating light test ... It is a clear sign ... the pupillary reflex ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test if patient ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
such as cogan sign ... and the ice pack test ... include a Tensilon test ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... as follows: the test ... The sign is present ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... /Edrophonium test ... - Peek sign 2. ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential