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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
reflex test itself ... ’s reflex and finger ... are not useful ... slow, but these are ... #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... #Sign #Reflex # ... #physicalexam
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... thumb on the same hand ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... as follows: the test ... the patient's hand ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... to 90 degrees, flex ... to 30 degrees, and ... #Tear #Shoulder ... #PhysicalExam #
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
The arms abduct ... holding jaw over shoulder ... Peds #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... to 90 degrees, flex ... to 30 degrees, and ... #Tear #Shoulder ... #PhysicalExam #
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Biceps Tension Test 

To perform the Biceps Tension Test supinate the arm, abduct the shoulder to
, abduct the shoulder ... to 90 degrees, flex ... associated labral tear ... #tendinopathy #Shoulder ... #PhysicalExam #
Yergason's Test on Shoulder Examination
Patient Position: Sitting
Examiner Position: Standing adjacent to the test arm. One hand
arm. ... One hand stabilizes ... Positive Sign: ... indicates damage or tear ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam