How to elicit Joffroy's sign an OSCE guide
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In Joffroy's sign there is a lack of wrinkling of the forehead when a patient looks up with the head bent forwards
Joffroys sign is a sign of hyperthyroidism.It is elicited as follows
Joffroys sign is a sign of hyperthyroidism.It is elicited as follows
- Patient's face is inclined downwards.
- Patient attempts to look up.
- Look for absence of wrinkles on the forehead.
