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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 ... #Reflex #Positive ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
) for ACL Injury ... Positive on the ... #ACL #Injury #acl ... ligament #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #sports
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... indicating cervical injury ... clinical #hand #video ... #orthopedics #neurology ... #sports
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Anterior Cord Syndrome ... bladder and rectal reflex ... #Syndromes #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #signs ... #orthopedics #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... A positive test, ... extending with all ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
) for ACL Injury ... Positive on the ... #ACL #Injury #acl ... ligament #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #sports
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
) for ACL Injury ... Positive / Abnormal ... #ACL #Injury #acl ... ligament #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #sports
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
It is a clear sign ... the pupillary reflex ... very sensitive diagnostic ... afferent pathway injury ... #Clinical #Video
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
- Remove all ... after an acute injury ... • Diagnosis: ... covering both gram positive ... of spinal cord injury