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

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... the ipsilateral thumb ... are not useful signs ... to cerebellar signs ... Clinical #Video #Signs
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... adduction of the thumb ... are not useful signs ... #Sign #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 ... adduction of the thumb ... #Reflex #Positive
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
Tromner Sign on ... The Tromner sign ... flexion of the thumb ... examiner’s finger and thumb ... #Reflex #clinical
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... the patient to relax ... flexion of the thumb ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
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Consciousness - Workup ... Non-Focal • Refer ... to Blood Work and ... #diagnosis #workup ... #algorithm #Causes
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup ... and Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to Nephrology ... cystoscopy • Refer ... #Workup #urology
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Refer to your ‘Fever ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... thin smear • Signs ... UnknownOrigin #workup
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... (finger flexor reflex ... adduction of the thumb ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... finger #flexor #reflex
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Wartenberg Thumb ... Reflex Forceful ... opposition of the thumb ... #Reflex #Adduction ... #Sign #clinical