A positive Hoffmann's sign is suggestive of corticospinal tract dysfunction localised to the cervical segments of the spinal cord. [5] In this regard, it is analogous to the Babinski sign for the upper …

A positive Hoffmann's sign in the normal patients is more commonly found in those who are naturally hyper-reflexive (e.g. 3+ reflexes). A positive Hoffmann's sign is a worrisome finding of …

Jul 20, 2023 · If there is no movement in the index finger or thumb after this motion, the person has a negative Hoffman’s sign. If the index finger and thumb move, the person has a positive …

Nov 27, 2025 · A positive Hoffmann’s Sign is characterized by an involuntary, quick flexion and adduction of the thumb and/or index finger in response to the middle finger’s flick. The …

Mar 7, 2024 · If your thumb or forefinger move after the doctor's flick, your Hoffman sign result is positive. This means that you have damage in the upper region of your cervical cord — the …

Aug 25, 2025 · A positive Hoffmann sign strongly indicates cervical spinal cord compression, most commonly due to cervical spondylotic myelopathy, and requires neuroimaging evaluation with …

Aug 26, 2025 · A positive Hoffman’s sign suggests hyperexcitability of the upper motor neurons, which are part of the central nervous system pathways. This finding often points to an upper …

Nov 2, 2025 · What is the Hoffman Sign Positive Meaning? A positive test is adduction and opposition of the thumb and slight flexion of the fingers. If only the thumb or only the index …

Dec 20, 2023 · What Does a Positive Hoffman’s Sign Mean? The Hoffman’s test is simple (just a finger flick), but its results can be major, indicating potential spinal cord or brain issues.

A positive Hoffman sign indicates dysfunction within the body’s Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) system. UMNs originate in the brain’s motor cortex and travel down the spinal cord, forming …