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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
means upper motor ... test itself involves ... and flicking the fingernail ... thumb on the same hand ... #physicalexam
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
and intrinsic motor ... • Carpal tunnel ... and thumb do not flex ... exam to carpal ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... aracteristic "claw hand ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... #sensory #motor ... #arm #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test if patient ... /Sensory: • Tone ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
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 ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... , motor, or autonomic ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... diagnosis #management #neurology