Hoffman sign evaluates for cervical myelopathies and upper motor neuron lesions. The examiner repeatedly flicks the volar or dorsal surface of the middle finger and observes the response. A positive test is identified by reflex contraction of the thumb and index finger. Sensitivity for cervical myelopathy is 58%, specificity 78% 🔗👇 Link Below 👇🔗 -- Read: https://wikism.org/Hoffman_Sign -- Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN6rlE9FZY8 -- #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #PhysicalTherapy #Ath

Hoffmann's reflex : is used for assessing patients with symptoms of Cervical Myelopathy. The test is done by quickly snapping or flicking the patient's middle fingernail. The test is positive when the tip of the index finger, ring finger, and/or thumb suddenly flex in response. | Medicine E-Library