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

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
(finger flexor reflex ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... the ipsilateral thumb ... diseases, the reflexes
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes ... Plantar Grasp Reflex ... Rooting Reflex ... Reflex) - Hold ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... adduction of the thumb ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex
Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... (Finger Flexor Reflex ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... #test #sign #Positive
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... specific trep. tests ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
Plantar Grasp Reflex

The plantar grasp reflex is elicited by pressing a thumb against the sole of
Plantar Grasp Reflex ... plantar grasp reflex ... by pressing a thumb ... the palmar grasp reflex ... response of the reflex
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... • Gag reflex ... document response (tests ... asymmetry Extra Tests
Spinal Cord Injury by Nerve Root Levels
Spinal Root	Sensory	Motor	Reflex
C4	Acromioclavicular Joint	Respiration	None
C5	Radial Antecubital Fossa	Elbow Flexion	Biceps Reflex
C6	Dorsal Thumb	Wrist Extension	Brachioradialis Reflex
C7	Dorsal
Sensory Motor Reflex ... Flexion Biceps Reflex ... C6 Dorsal Thumb ... Brachioradialis Reflex ... Extension Triceps Reflex
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... The drop arm test ... to 90 degrees, flex ... and point the thumbs ... The test is positive
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 ... positive Hoffmann’s reflex ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex