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The clonus sustained in the ankle, which usually occurs in combination with a positive Babinski reflex,
positive Babinski reflex ... , means spasticity ... muscle stretch reflex ... Clonus #Clinical #Video
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
paradoxical triceps reflex ... of the triceps reflex ... an element of spasticity ... paradoxical #triceps #reflex ... #clinical #video
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
middle finger. 2) Ask ... the patient to relax ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... Abnormal #clinical #video
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Dysfunction (pain, spasticity ... bladder and rectal reflex ... signs #symptoms #msk
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Spasticity

Ely's Test assesses rectus femoris spasticity.
With the patient prone, the examiner
Rectus Femoris Spasticity ... rectus femoris spasticity ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Hyperreflexia - Muscle spasticity ... Sensory ataxia or spasticity ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... Hyperreflexia • Spasticity ... differential #algorithm
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Piriformis Syndrome Flex ... lumbar #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
to 90 degrees, flex ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Internal Rotation) Flex ... lumbar #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
joint & passively flex ... finger at PIP 2) Flex ... MCP & passively flex ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP