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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... thumb on the same hand ... #Reflex #Positive ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... reflex) Flexion ... indicating cervical injury ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
the patient's hand ... the fingers are ... indicative of injury ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
OK Sign - Interosseous Nerve Injury

Patients with compromise of anterior interosseous nerve will not be able
Nerve Injury ... Interosseous #Nerve #Injury ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Froment's Sign - Ulnar Nerve Injury

Patients with compromise of the ulnar nerve will not be able
Ulnar Nerve Injury ... third fingers, ... second fingers ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... circumferential dressings/casts ... after an acute injury ... reflex activity ... of spinal cord injury
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Superficialis Finger ... Evaluate the injured ... Inability to flex ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... knee • BÖHLER ... • PELVIC BINDER ... Used acutely in management ... #management #hardware
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Achilles Tendon Injury ... Flex the knee to ... squeeze the calf and ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... Management Summary ... of dash board injury ... Bigelow method: FLEX ... knee are flexed