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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
flexor reflex) ... Flexion and adduction ... #flexor #reflex ... #clinical #hand ... #neurology #sports
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
The median nerve ... phalanx of the flexed ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Inability to flex ... #finger #hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
(FAIR Test - Flexion ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... compress the sciatic nerve ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
test itself involves ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
finger and thumb ... do not flex. ... Flexor Pollicis ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Profundus Test ... Inability to flex ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Ulnar nerve is the nerve of hand power and control. It
the nerve of hand ... powers the deep flexors ... When clinically ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT