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Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Finger Examination ... the isolated finger ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #flexor #digitorum
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Flexor Digitorum ... known as Jersey finger ... #Flexor #Digitorum ... #Test #Jersey #Finger ... #clinical #video
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... of the index finger ... #finger #flexor ... #reflex #clinical ... #hand #video #physicalexam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
(finger flexor ... /or index finger ... finger jerks suggest ... Positive #Abnormal #Clinical ... #Video #Signs #
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
• DIP joint hinge ... • PIP joint = hinge ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... #Management #Hand
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
patient's middle finger ... to relax the hand ... middle finger. ... index finger. ... #video #neurology
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
finger in response ... of the middle finger ... the examiner’s finger ... #Reflex #clinical ... #Video #Neurology
Flexor Tenosynovitis

And of course don't forget Kanavel's Criteria:
1. Tenderness along course of finger
2. Symmetrical swelling of
along course of finger ... Symmetrical swelling of finger ... the finger ... #Sign #Hand #MSK ... #Diagnosis
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... finger jerks suggest
Hoffmann's Sign

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