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Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test ... compare 1) Extend finger ... finger at PIP ... flex at the PIP ... 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 ... #orthopedics #flexor
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
Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
impractical to test ... diarrhea before testing ... reduce unnecessary testing ... pick specific tests ... the much smaller differential
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 ... holding the middle finger ... Any flexion of the
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Profundus Test ... perform the Boyes' test ... known as Jersey finger ... Digitorum #Profundus #Test ... #Jersey #Finger
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
Comparison of Causes of Salt-Wasting in Infancy
 - PHA 1
 - PHA 3
 - 21-OH CAH
Causes of Salt-Wasting ... 21-OH CAH - X-Linked ... Hypoaldosteronism #Salt #Wasting ... Comparison #Causes #differential
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Yergason's Test ... Exam Yergason's test ... tendon pathology testing ... supination, elbow flexion ... popping/pain is +test
Spinal Cord Injury by Nerve Root Levels
Spinal Root	Sensory	Motor	Reflex
C4	Acromioclavicular Joint	Respiration	None
C5	Radial Antecubital Fossa	Elbow Flexion	Biceps Reflex
C6	Dorsal Thumb	Wrist Extension	Brachioradialis Reflex
C7	Dorsal
Antecubital Fossa Elbow Flexion ... Dorsal Middle Finger ... Finger Flexion ... Medial Thigh Hip Flexion ... NerveRoots #Levels #differential