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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
flexor reflex) ... cervical injury ... #flexor #reflex ... #clinical #hand ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
. 2) Ask the patient ... to relax the hand ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... finger for flexion ... Inability to flex ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
when there is flexion ... and finger jerks ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #UMN ... #video #Pyramidal
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
Tromner sign is flexion ... held partially flexed ... Tromners #Sign #Reflex ... #clinical #Video ... #Neurology #physicalexam
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
joint & passively flex ... flex at the PIP ... to do with both hands ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... known as Jersey finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
This primitive reflex ... classically trained fencer ... opposite side flex ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
the patient's hand ... present if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #Clinical #Video ... #Reflex