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Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... Indicates cervical spinal ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #test ... sign #Positive #PhysicalExam
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Contracture Thomas' Test ... flattening the lumbar spine ... the table, the test ... #Contracture #PhysicalExam
Slump Test for Sciatica

A variant of the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) and the Lasègue's tests, the
Slump Test for Sciatica ... the Lasègue's tests ... , the Slump Test ... #Lumbar #Spine ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Slump Test for Sciatica

A variant of the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) and the Lasègue's tests, the
Slump Test for Sciatica ... the Lasègue's tests ... , the Slump Test ... #Lumbar #Spine ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Stork Test 

The stork test evaluates for a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis in the
Stork Test The ... in the lumbar spine ... hyper-extends the spine ... #Lumbar #spine ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
In a patient in the supine position, raising the leg with the knee extended stretches the
A positive test ... persons without spinal ... (Fajersztajn’s test ... This test is 90% ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... lesion at the C5-C6 spinal ... Inverted #Supinator #Test ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Spurling's Test - Cervical Root Impingement

Spurling's Test evaluates for cervical root impingement.
With the head extended and
Spurling's Test ... Spurling's Test ... to the cervical spine ... is a positive test ... #Impingement #PhysicalExam
Standing Flexion Test for Sacroiliac Dysfunction

The standing flexion test assesses for lumbosacral, sacroiliac, or pelvic dysfunction.
The
Standing Flexion Test ... standing flexion test ... superior iliac spine ... superior iliac spine ... Dysfunction #Hip #PhysicalExam
Apley Scratch Test of External Rotation - Shoulder Examination

From the posterior view we can further assess
Apley Scratch Test ... Apley Scratch Test ... overhead and down the spine ... Apley #Scratch #Test ... Rotation #Shoulder #PhysicalExam