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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
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
the examiner's hand ... The biceps reflex ... The triceps reflex ... the examiner's hand ... In abnormal responses
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C8 Elbow: • Flexion ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... aracteristic "claw hand ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... sensory #motor #arm #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
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
the leg with the hand ... aspect of the foot, flex ... For the bicep jerk ... thumb over the bicep ... #Newborn #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