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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 ... reflex test itself ... are not useful signs ... to cerebellar signs ... Clinical #Video #Signs
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 ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... #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 ... #Reflex #test # ... sign #Positive # ... PhysicalExam #Clinical
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
Pediatric Primitive ... baby's hands and press ... #Primitive #Reflexes ... #Peds #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... as follows: the test ... The sign is present ... sign is indicative ... #Sign #PhysicalExam
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
chromosome 21) Signs ... myoclonic seizure, primitive ... reflexes, incontinence ... pathophysiology #geriatrics ... #diagnosis #signs
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
Primitive Suck, ... toes or “Babinski sign ... Suck #Rooting #Primitive ... #PhysicalExam # ... #video #peds #pediatrics
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 ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Test if patient ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis