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2. Hoffman’s (Digital) sign Elicited by flicking the Flexion of distal Increased irritability
terminal phalanx of phalanx of thumb and of sensory nerves in
index, middle or ring of distal phalanx of tetany
finger index or middle finger
4. Strumpell’s pronation sign Elicited by horizontal Inward rotation of the Pyramidal tract
abduction of arms, limb lesion
supination of hands,
and extension of
elbows and fingers
12. Rossolimo’s Elicited by tapping the Plantar flexion of the Pyramidal tract
plantar surface of the toes lesion
toe
13. Schaeffer’s Elicited by pinching the Flexion of foot and Organic Hemiplegia
middle third of Achilles toes
tendon
14. Gonda’s sign Elicited by flexion of Extensor plantar reflex Pyramidal tract
four toe and release it lesion
immediately
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