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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
A positive response ... hypertonia, but can ... are not useful signs ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
as a Babinski sign ... associated with an ... #Babinski #Sign ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
The Bing Sign on Neurological Examination

Pricking the dorsum of the great toe with a pin in
The Bing Sign on ... and eliciting an ... #Reflex #Sign # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #Pyramidal
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive ... clinical #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... sign (finger flexor ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
neurosyphilis can ... Acute meningeal signs ... • Gram stain: Positive ... 90% • Culture: Positive ... #diagnosis #neurology
Empty Can (Jobe) Test

Position: Flex shoulder to 90 degrees in the scapular plane. Internally rotate the
Test Position ... : Flex shoulder ... Positive sign is ... Test #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #msk
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
The Lazarus sign ... resembling the position ... arc and can occur ... with the Lazarus sign ... #PhysicalExam #
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... Biopsies remain positive ... GCA #Temporal #Signs