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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... the thumb and flexion ... indicating cervical injury ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
rectal reflex. ... Syndromes #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
is flexed with ... can't make A-OK sign ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... #Sports #MSK
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... : • Severe injury ... • Examine for signs ... at the elbow in ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Presentation: Injury ... preferentially affects the flexors ... • Bilateral signs ... diagnosis #management #neurology