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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Thomas' Test ... at the knee and ... the table, the test ... open_michigan #Thomas #Test
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test ... unaffected side and ... finger at PIP ... to do with both hands ... BunnelLittler #Test
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... for flexion. ... Inability to flex ... open_michigan #Boyes #Test ... #finger #hand #
Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... (Finger Flexor ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #test
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Profundus Test ... edge of the table and ... known as Jersey finger ... #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam
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) ... Hoffmann's reflex test ... Any flexion of the ... /or index finger
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Flexor Tenosynovitis ... held in slight flexion ... at rest. ... Pickens, MD #Flexor ... Criteria #Sign #Hand
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
Thomas' Test for ... at the knee and ... the table, the test ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #Thomas #Test ... #Hip #Flexure #
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
• DIP joint hinge ... -80 degrees of flexion ... enable extension; flexor ... 120 degrees of flexion ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's reflex test ... holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand