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Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
relaxation of the ankle ... jerk reflex — Woltman ... a deep-tendon reflex ... Hypothyroidism #Ankle ... #Clinical #Video
The clonus sustained in the ankle, which usually occurs in combination with a positive Babinski reflex,
sustained in the ankle ... positive Babinski reflex ... muscle stretch reflex ... in the ankle. ... #Clinical #Video
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... Rupture #Clinical #Video ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... (Finger Flexor Reflex ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... #test #sign #Positive ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
(finger flexor reflex ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... diseases, the reflexes ... Abnormal #Clinical #Video
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... Rupture #Clinical #Video ... #orthopedics #ankle
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... specific trep. tests ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... contralateral leg flexes ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Thomas #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
flexed at a right angle ... is best elicited ... on a chair with ankles ... Angle clonus is ... be elicited at ankles
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... Abnormal #clinical #video