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Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Indicates cervical spinal ... cord compression ... #test #sign #Positive ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video
Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
This
flexor response by 12 ... Upgoing #Positive #Peds ... Pediatrics #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam # ... Primitive #pyramidal
Plantar Grasp Reflex

The plantar grasp reflex is elicited by pressing a thumb against the sole of
Plantar Grasp Reflex ... disappears around 9-12 ... #PhysicalExam # ... Video #Pediatrics ... #Foot #Peds #Primitive
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... - Differential ... and signs below ... myelopathy - Vit B12 ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes
Beevor's Sign on Physical Exam

Beevor's sign is abnormal upward (cephalad) movement of the umbilicus with truncal
paralysis from spinal ... cord lesions between ... T9-T12. ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #umbilicus
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
cord - Spinal Cord ... HIV) - Vitamin B12 ... Lower motor neuron symptoms ... in deep tendon reflexes ... #lesions #differential
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
flexion causes spinal ... cord movement and ... an involuntary reflex ... #PhysicalExam # ... Pediatrics #Peds
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... Check Vitamin B12 ... management #neurology #differential
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
Primitive Suck, ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
affecting the cervical spinal ... cord. ... #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex