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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
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Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
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Ankle Clonus on Physical Exam

Clonus is another sign of injury to the upper motor neuron. 

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Ankle Clonus on ... is another sign ... of injury to the ... #clinical #video ... #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
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Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
to conus medullaris ... bladder and rectal reflex ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Awareness • Injury ... previous gaze position ... for presence of clonus ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology