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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