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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... are not useful signs ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #UMN #video #Pyramidal
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
Woltman’s sign on ... ’s sign — and laboratory ... Woltman’s sign, ... #Woltmans #Signs ... #Clinical #Video
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... The sign is present ... sign is indicative ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam - Hi-Res .mp4 version here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/13248

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and
Woltman’s sign on ... relaxation of the ankle ... ’s sign — and laboratory ... Woltman’s sign, ... , is a neurologic
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
multiple spinal cord ... and LMN signs in ... and LMN signs to ... and LMN signs on ... EMG: LMN Signs in
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... • Symptoms and signs ... myelopathy - Vit B12 ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... #diagnosis #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
- Differential Diagnosis ... of the spinal cord ... endocrine: Vitamin B12 ... Gravis - Lack of UMN ... /LMN signs - Lack
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
signs (Hyperreflexia ... Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... pupillary defect SIGNS ... Signs and symptoms
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Check Vitamin B12 ... Deficiency: - Vitamin B12 ... #management #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Recurrent Falls Core ... e.g., diabetic, B12 ... positive Romberg sign ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology