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What Is Hoffman Test?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Feb 2013
Question: What is a Hoffmann test?
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (44 minutes later)
The Hoffmann sign is used by examiners assessing patients with symptoms of myelopathy (spinal cord compression when the tip of the index finger, ring finger, and/or thumb suddenly flex in response.
The Hoffmann’s sign shows a positive upper motor neuron lesion (UMNL). The upper part means is that there is damage to the spinal cord and/or brain.

Hope this information helps you. Please do write back if you have any additional concerns.

Wishing you good health...

Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What Is Hoffman Test?

The Hoffmann sign is used by examiners assessing patients with symptoms of myelopathy (spinal cord compression when the tip of the index finger, ring finger, and/or thumb suddenly flex in response.
The Hoffmann’s sign shows a positive upper motor neuron lesion (UMNL). The upper part means is that there is damage to the spinal cord and/or brain.

Hope this information helps you. Please do write back if you have any additional concerns.

Wishing you good health...

Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon