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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... individuals, and are ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... (finger flexor reflex ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... #Sign #Reflex # ... clinical #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... and the fingers are ... middle finger are ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... flexed at the elbow ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
normally elicits elbow ... Supinator #Test #Reflex ... #neurology #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
Biceps Load Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform the Biceps Load Test supinate the arm, abduct shoulder
Test supinate the arm ... 90 degrees, and flex ... the elbow to 90 ... tendinopathy #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Biceps Tension Test 

To perform the Biceps Tension Test supinate the arm, abduct the shoulder to
Test supinate the arm ... to 90 degrees, flex ... the elbow to 90 ... tendinopathy #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... extensors of the arms ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential