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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Flexion and adduction ... cervical injury ... #clinical #hand ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Evaluate the injured ... finger for flexion ... may indicate a partial ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
may indicate a partial ... known as Jersey finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... with axial load ... tendon), mallet finger ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... with axial load ... that is fixed in flexion ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Flexion Paper ... Small muscles of hand ... Scissors #Nerve #Injury ... UpperExtremities #diagnosis ... #neurology
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Ulnar nerve is the nerve of hand power and control. It
It is the post axial ... the ring finger ... powers the deep flexors ... Nerve #Anatomy #diagnosis ... #neurology #orthopedics
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
the nerve of pre-axial ... little finger through ... where the index finger ... Nerve #Anatomy #diagnosis ... #neurology #orthopedics
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
being tested is flexed ... examiner applies an axial ... applying internal and ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #orthopedics #msk