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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
’s reflex and finger ... are not useful ... signs in isolation ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology
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 ... #clinical #hand ... #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... the hand. 3) Now ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive ... #PhysicalExam
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... onto outstretched hand ... can't make A-OK sign ... brachial artery injury ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... can't make A-OK sign ... Splint: Posterior long ... arm • Ortho consult ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Examine for signs ... flexed at the elbow ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Positive Drop Arm Test on Shoulder Exam - Supraspinatus Injury

Starting from 90 degrees of passive shoulder
Positive Drop Arm ... Supraspinatus Injury ... release support and ... #Sign #Shoulder ... #PhysicalExam #
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... The sign is present ... that the Hoffmann sign ... Video #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Neurology #Reflex
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
The Lazarus sign ... resembling the position ... arc and can occur ... with the Lazarus sign ... #PhysicalExam #