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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... test itself involves ... are not useful signs ... to cerebellar signs ... Clinical #Video #Signs
Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... (Finger Flexor Reflex ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... #test #sign #Positive
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test if patient ... hypotonia/flaccid limbs ... stimulation to all four limbs ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @
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 ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... #Reflex #Positive
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... of inflammation caused ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
Normal (Negative) Babinski / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole of
The plantar reflex ... is a reflex elicited ... causes a downward ... response or Babinski sign ... Clinical #Video #Signs
Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
many different causes ... the commonest cause ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... Palsy #Neurology #Signs
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
•
Causes of Bradykinetic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Axial rigidity > limb ... • Cerebellar signs ... #Causes
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... #Reflex #Plantar
Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... many possible causes ... pick specific tests ... Chronic #Diarrhea #Algorithm