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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

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

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... finger for flexion ... Inability to flex ... partial or complete tear ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
. 2) Ask the patient ... phalanx of the flexed ... 4) Observe the flexion ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... when there is flexion ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
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
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... results in plantar flexion ... Rupture #clinical ... #video #ankle # ... sports #msk #physicalexam
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... results in plantar flexion ... Rupture #clinical ... #video #ankle # ... sports #msk #physicalexam
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... results in plantar flexion ... Rupture #clinical ... #video #ankle # ... sports #msk #physicalexam
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Tendon Injury ... Flex the knee to ... #Tendon #Injury ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
present if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #Clinical #Video ... PhysicalExam #Neurology ... #Reflex