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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... #finger #flexor ... #reflex #clinical ... #hand #video #physicalexam
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... when there is flexion ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... and finger jerks ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology
OK Sign - Interosseous Nerve Injury

Patients with compromise of anterior interosseous nerve will not be able
compromise of anterior ... OK signs are seen ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
the patient's hand ... the fingers are ... if rapid flexion ... #Clinical #Video ... #Neurology #Reflex
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... Anterior Shoulder ... Dislocation - May ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
neurological lesion: Clinical ... signs below the ... • Gait is abnormal ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology