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Hoffman Sign

Anthony A. Donato and Chinedu Ezikanyi
Transformative Medicine, v 2(4), pp 98-98
Dec 2023
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https://doi.org/10.54299/tmed/ptgl8056View
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Abstract

The Hoffmann sign or reflex is commonly taught as part of the physical examination to detect abstract upper motor neuron pathology. We present a case of a patient with congenital spinal stenosis and a fall who had a positive Hoffmann sign as the result of a central cord syndrome. The materials contain a video of this physical exam finding and briefly review its history, reliability and clinical utility.

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