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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
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
Positive J-Sign ... shaped path with flexion ... #PhysicalExam #Patella ... #clinical #video ... #msk #orthopedics
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. ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... 4) Observe the flexion ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Examination

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking and
Positive J-Sign ... shaped path with flexion ... #PhysicalExam #Patella ... #clinical #video ... #msk #orthopedics
Standing Flexion Test for Sacroiliac Dysfunction

The standing flexion test assesses for lumbosacral, sacroiliac, or pelvic dysfunction.
The
Standing Flexion ... flexion test assesses ... #Standing #Flexion ... Dysfunction #Hip #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
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
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
neck ipsilateral flexion ... ULTT2 #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Examination

Inverted J sign in a 15-year-old girl with patellar
Positive J-Sign ... extension, in active flexion ... #PhysicalExam #Patella ... #clinical #video ... #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
neck ipsilateral flexion ... ULTT1 #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT