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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... reflex) Flexion ... indicating cervical injury ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Tendon Injury ... In a prone position ... Flex the knee to ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
muscle marks a positive ... inability to plantar flex ... able to plantar flex ... ability to plantar flex ... #tendon #ankle
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
or spinal root injury ... damage to the pyramidal ... The Achilles reflex ... on a chair with ankles ... The Achilles tendon