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Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... (Finger Flexor ... cervical spinal cord compression ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #test ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... may indicate a partial ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Boyes #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
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 ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Jersey #Finger ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... extension, ipsilateral flexion ... rotation, provide an axial ... The test is positive ... Radiculopathy #clinical #video
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test ... compare 1) Extend finger ... finger at PIP ... BunnelLittler #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... flexor reflex) ... Hoffmann's reflex test ... Any flexion of the ... Abnormal #Clinical #Video
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
Apley Compression ... being tested is flexed ... examiner applies an axial ... compression force ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's reflex test ... holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... Abnormal #clinical #video
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
the nerve of pre-axial ... brings the long flexor ... ring and little finger ... where the index finger ... and thumb do not flex
Finger Collateral Ligament Stress Test

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be tested at zero and thirty degrees
Ligament Stress Test ... thirty degrees of flexion ... thirty degrees of flexion ... Laxity indicates a partial ... Ligament #Stress #Test