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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
(finger flexor ... #finger #flexor ... #reflex #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Brudzinski's sign is a physically demonstrable symptom of meningitis. It is characterized by reflexive flexion of
knees and hips following ... passive neck flexion ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #meningitis ... #physicalexam
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
fingernail downward, allowing ... when there is flexion ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
on POCUS Index ... reveal Kanavel’s signs ... Tenosynovitis #POCUS ... #MSK #clinical ... #ultrasound #labeled
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... . 2) Ask the patient ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
fingernail downward, allowing ... when there is flexion ... are not useful signs ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #neurology
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Which of the following diagnoses does this clip best support?
Resolution: flexor tenosynovitis (majority
on POCUS Which ... of the following ... patients index finger ... #MSK #clinical ... #ultrasound #Finger
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... shoulder abduction → neck ... ipsilateral flexion ... #video #physicalexam ... #neurology #ULNT
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... elbow extension → neck ... ipsilateral flexion ... #video #physicalexam ... #neurology #ULNT