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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
A positive response ... A positive Hoffmann ... ’s reflex and finger ... clinical #neurology #UMN ... #video #Pyramidal
Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Abnormal (Positive ... ) Babinski Sign ... the other toes and ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #reflex #pyramidal
Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
This
Positive Babinski ... flexor response by 12 ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Clinical #Video ... PhysicalExam #Primitive #pyramidal
Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) lesions are lesions occurring anywhere in the CNS from the brain up
muscle disorders ... disorder and form ... part of the differential ... a positive Babinski ... reflex, presenting
Plantar Grasp Reflex

The plantar grasp reflex is elicited by pressing a thumb against the sole of
The state and position ... consists of flexion and ... disappears around 9-12 ... #PhysicalExam #Video ... Pediatrics #Foot #Peds
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Non-neuromuscular disorder ... endocrine: Vitamin B12 ... Gravis - Lack of UMN ... /LMN signs - Lack
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
toes or “Babinski sign ... #Plantar #Pyramidal ... Primitive #Babinski #Reflex ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
extensors of the arms (pyramidal ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Check Vitamin B12 ... management #neurology #differential
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
 •
Hypertensive Disorders ... persists > 12 weeks ... liver enzymes (2x ULN ... #Hypertensive #Disorders ... obstetrics #cardiology #differential