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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 ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Beevor's Sign on Physical Exam

Beevor's sign is abnormal upward (cephalad) movement of the umbilicus with truncal
is abnormal upward ... umbilicus with truncal flexion ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #umbilicus ... #neurology
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
to flex their weak ... feel downward pressure ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... neurology #psychiatry
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... 4) Observe the flexion ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... when there is flexion ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
identifying a lesion ... elicits elbow flexion ... consisting of finger flexion ... #physicalexam # ... orthopedics #msk
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Nail bed pressure ... pain: localizes, flexion ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Reflex Forceful flexion ... produces (Adduction, flexion ... #clinical #video ... #hand #neurology ... #physicalexam #
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
such as cogan sign ... tumor, and always ask ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology