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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... flexor reflex) ... test itself involves ... and finger jerks ... #Positive #Abnormal
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Superficialis Finger ... Inability to flex ... #finger #hand # ... clinical #video #sports
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
test itself involves ... holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... #Positive #Abnormal
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... known as Jersey finger ... #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports
Predicting a Difficult Airway
Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 
3-3-2 rule indicates normal
rule indicates normal ... - 3 finger breadths ... - 3 finger breadths ... - 2 finger breadths ... thyroid notch & floor
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... wrist extension and ... An abnormal response ... consisting of finger ... orthopedics #msk #sports
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
that supports the ... the examiner's hand ... bedridden, the knees ... is best elicited ... having the patient kneel
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
hammer, not a finger ... the leg with the hand ... aspect of the foot, flex ... the back of my fingers ... , have the arm flexed