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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 ... sign (finger flexor ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... semiologianeurologica #Hoffmanns ... #Sign #Reflex # ... clinical #video #neurology
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Mixed upper and lower ... bladder and rectal reflex ... saddle anesthesia. leg ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #msk
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Hoover's Sign for ... Functional Lower ... Ask the patient ... to flex their weak ... #Hoovers #Sign #
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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must be absent: lower ... gait, strength, reflexes ... Negative Straight Leg ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK ... differential #diagnosis #signs
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness, arms > legs ... syndrome - Myotonic dystrophy ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... flexors of the legs ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... diagnosis #management #neurology