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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
reflex) Flexion ... #reflex #clinical ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Inability to flex ... partial or complete tear ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Test if patient ... If ok with ICU team ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Supraspinatus Tear ... to 90 degrees, flex ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... partial or complete tear ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
for Piriformis Syndrome ... Flex the hip ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Varus Stress Test for LCL Injury on Knee Physical Exam

The knee is examined in extension and
Varus Stress Test ... extension and 20-30° flexion ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Pivot-Shift Test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
has pathologic varus ... a chronic ACL tear ... #video #PhysicalExam ... #Sports #Ortho ... #msk
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
(FAIR Test - Flexion ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Lachman test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
has pathologic varus ... a chronic ACL tear ... #video #PhysicalExam ... #Sports #Ortho ... cruciate #ligament #msk