Hoffmann
Hoffmann's Sign
Hoffmann's Sign (pronounced: /ˈhɒfmənz saɪn/) is a neurological examination finding that can be indicative of spinal cord compression. It is named after the German neurologist Johann Hoffmann.
Etymology
The term "Hoffmann's Sign" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Johann Hoffmann, a German neurologist who first described the sign in the late 19th century.
Definition
Hoffmann's Sign is a clinical sign that is checked for when a healthcare provider suspects a problem with the cervical spinal cord. It is elicited by flicking the nail of the middle or ring finger. A positive response is when the thumb and/or index finger flexes involuntarily.
Related Terms
- Babinski's Sign: Another neurological sign that indicates damage to the spinal cord.
- Cervical Myelopathy: A condition that can cause a positive Hoffmann's Sign.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Spinal Cord: The part of the central nervous system that Hoffmann's Sign tests for damage to.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hoffmann
- Wikipedia's article - Hoffmann
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