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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... when there is flexion ... #Sign #Reflex # ... Positive #Abnormal
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... phalanx of the flexed ... #Sign #Reflex # ... Positive #Abnormal ... clinical #video #neurology
Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Abnormal (Positive ... ) Babinski Sign ... withdrawal of the leg ... #Abnormal #Positive ... #Babinski #Sign
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Tone - Leg Recoil ... position. ... either hypotonia or abnormal ... #Leg #Recoil #Lower ... clinical #video #peds
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
reflex" because the position ... opposite side flex ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A normal plantar ... flexion, or even ... as a Babinski sign ... Babinski response is normal ... #Babinski #Sign
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... should maintain a flexed ... is a sign of hypotonia ... Lower #Extremity ... clinical #video #peds
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
followed by trunk and leg ... flexion. ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Hoover's Sign for ... Functional Lower ... the patient to flex ... In normal people ... #Hoovers #Sign #
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
etiology of coma Abnormal ... movements; also normal ... withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... • Examine for signs