Hoffman’s Sign Test

It shouldn’t be since it involves flicking the patient’s middle finger. The specialist conducting it will be careful not to flick it too hard.

If the underlying condition is addressed, then Hoffman’s Sign shouldn’t appear when the test is conducted again.

No. It’s part of the diagnostic process, though. Even if it isn’t a diagnostic tool, it’s reliable because it looks for a specific sign to be considered positive for the test.