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Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
compress the sciatic nerve ... gluteal region is a positive ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... is flexion and adduction ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Thigh adductor reflex

Researched with the patient seated (also in the supine position) by tapping the adductor
Thigh adductor reflex ... in the supine position ... internal obturator nerve ... #reflex #clinical ... #video #neurology
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Passively adduct ... The test is positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
The median nerve ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... Flexion and adduction ... #clinical #hand ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
threat Cranial Nerves ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... If ok with ICU team
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Passively adduct ... to 90 degrees, flex ... The test is positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
O'Brien's Test - Labral Tear

To perform O'Brien's Test point the thumb down and flex the shoulder
thumb down and flex ... Adduct the arm across ... is considered a positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
O'Brien's Compression Test - Labral Tear

To perform O'Brien's Test point the thumb down and flex the
Adduct the arm across ... is considered a positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics