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

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's ... sign (finger flexor ... test itself involves ... Any flexion of the ... #Clinical #Video
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... response involves toe flexion ... A positive test, ... A positive response ... Babinski #Sign #Reflex
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
Inverted Triceps Reflex 
Triceps reflex testing elicited flexion rather than extension of the forearm. C7 lesion
Reflex Triceps ... reflex testing ... elicited flexion ... C7 lesion was found ... #clinical #video
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 ... A positive response ... when there is flexion ... #clinical #video
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
The biceps reflex ... The triceps reflex ... is best elicited ... inversion and flexion ... with fanning and flexion
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... pain: localizes, flexion
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
or paradoxical triceps ... reflex consists ... of flexion of the ... reflex is injured ... #reflex #clinical
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
for biceps tendon ... supination, elbow flexion ... groove indicating biceps ... for biceps tendon ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C8 Elbow: • Flexion ... C8 Wrist: • Flexion ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... - C7, C8 • Biceps ... "waiter's tip" position