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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 ... #Sign #Reflex # ... #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 patient's hand ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... other toes flexing and ... #Reflex #Plantar ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex ( ... - Oppenheim - Press ... release #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam # ... #Alternatives #Tests
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
into the baby's hands ... and press against ... Plantar Grasp Reflex ... Peds #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... • Plantar responses ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
and signs below ... spasticity - Extensor plantar ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam