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

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
flexor reflex) ... test itself involves ... and flicking the fingernail ... Any flexion of the ... #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 ... video #neurology #physicalexam
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 ... opposite arm/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 ... and finger jerks ... #Sign #PhysicalExam
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Inability to flex ... open_michigan #Boyes #Test ... #finger #hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
joint & passively flex ... 2) Flex MCP & passively ... flex at the PIP ... to do with both hands ... #PhysicalExam #
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Profundus Test ... Inability to flex ... known as Jersey finger ... #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #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
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