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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
test itself involves ... and flicking the fingernail ... Any flexion of the ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #Video #Signs #PhysicalExam
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 ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... #Positive #Abnormal
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
into the baby's hands ... The baby will flex ... open, and legs flex ... /leg flex. ... Diagnosis #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
and flicking the fingernail ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... individuals, and are ... #Sign #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test if patient ... etiology of coma Abnormal ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... evaluates for carpal ... Fully flex wrists ... dorsal surfaces of hands ... Syndrome #Wrist #PhysicalExam
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... evaluates for carpal ... Fully flex wrists ... dorsal surfaces of hands ... Syndrome #Wrist #PhysicalExam
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
the examiner's hand ... the examiner's hand ... the supporting arm ... is best elicited ... In abnormal responses
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
Moro Reflex on Newborn ... held in flexion ... midline with the hand ... Video #Neurology #Normal ... #PhysicalExam #
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 ... present if rapid flexion ... #Neurology #Reflex