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

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
(finger flexor ... test itself involves ... /or index finger ... and finger jerks ... #Positive #Abnormal
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... the thumb and flexion ... of the index finger ... #finger #flexor
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 ... #Abnormal #clinical
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
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
patient's middle finger ... middle finger. ... index finger. ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical
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
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... etiology of coma Abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... • Examine for signs ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
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
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... The middle finger ... if rapid flexion ... than the middle finger ... #Neurology #Reflex
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 ... Preop #Anesthesia #Diagnosis