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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
test itself involves ... and flicking the fingernail ... thumb on the same hand ... #Positive #Abnormal ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
the hand. 3) Now ... lightly on the nail ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... #Positive #Abnormal ... video #neurology #PhysicalExam
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
#FingerNails #Nail ... #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Pathology #Diagnosis ... Clinical #Signs #PhysicalExam ... GrepMed Recommended Text
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Nail bed pressure ... decortication), abnormal ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... the patient's hand ... the examiner's fingernail ... Hoffmanns #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Lovibond Angle and Schamroth’s Window in Nail Clubbing

In clubbing there is loss of the normal <165°
Schamroth’s Window in Nail ... digits of the hands ... #Clubbing #Fingernail ... #PhysicalExam # ... Diagnosis
Terry's Nails

Patient of about 70 years, HIV positive, transplanted kidney donor cadaver in the previous 6
Terry's Nails ... explained by an abnormal ... Fingernails #Hands ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... Oligoclonal IgG bands ... negative, MOG-IgG test