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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
sign (finger flexor ... test itself involves ... are not useful signs ... to cerebellar signs ... #Signs #PhysicalExam
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) on ... #test #sign #Positive ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... test itself involves ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis
Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
Hepatojugular) Reflux ... as a physical sign ... Still useful for diagnosis ... Positive reflux= ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
alternating light test ... It is a clear sign ... the pupillary reflex ... very sensitive diagnostic ... Neurology #Clinical #Video
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
of symptoms or signs ... pp65 antigenemia test ... inclusions or positive ... #differential # ... signs #symptoms
Empty Can (Jobe) Test

Position: Flex shoulder to 90 degrees in the scapular plane. Internally rotate the
Empty Can (Jobe) Test ... Position: Flex ... Positive sign is ... Empty #Can #Jobe #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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sensory • Before diagnosis ... gait, strength, reflexes ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs