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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 ... #reflex #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
A positive response ... when there is flexion ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #UMN ... #video #Pyramidal
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
is no plantar flexion ... Tendon #Rupture #Clinical ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Calf #Sports #msk ... #ankle #orthopedics
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Internal Rotation) Flex ... gluteal region is a positive ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
middle finger. 2) Ask ... phalanx of the flexed ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Piriformis Syndrome Flex ... gluteal region is a positive ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
inability to plantar flex ... able to plantar flex ... ability to plantar flex ... #video #tendon ... #ankle #orthopedics
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
to 90 degrees, flex ... The test is positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
elicits elbow flexion ... Video by Mujtaba ... #neurology #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
In a prone position ... Flex the knee to ... Tendon #Injury #ankle ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics