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What is Hoffman Tinel sign is seen in? and explain in detail?
Ans. (b) Nerve regenerationRef.: Bailey & Love 26th ed. 1471* Hoffman Tinel sign is seen in nerve regeneration and should not be confused with Homan sign seen in deep vein thrombosis.* Hoffman reflex is elicited by a reflex test which verifies the presence or absence of lesions in the cortico-spinal tract. It is also known as the finger flexor reflex. The test involves tapping the nail or flicking the terminal phalanx of the middle or ring finger. A positive response is seen with flexion of the terminal phalanx of the thumb.