Hoffman's Sign: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Focal Cerebral Hemispheric Lesion:
"The test involves tapping the nail or flicking the terminal phalanx of the third or fourth finger. A positive response is seen with flexion of the terminal phalanx of the thumb."
"The test involves tapping the nail or flicking the terminal phalanx of the third or fourth finger. A positive response is seen with flexion of the terminal phalanx of the thumb."
Associated Diagnoses:
Focal Cerebral Hemispheric Lesion
4% sensitive, 100% specific