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The Hoffmann-Tinel sign. 1915
P Hoffmann1, D Buck-Gramcko, J D Lubahn
1Berufsgenossenschaftliches Unfallkrankenhaus, Hamburg, Germany.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|December 1, 1993
Summary
The Tinel sign, commonly known, is actually the Hoffmann-Tinel sign. This article clarifies its history by translating Hoffmann's 1915 papers and including his biography.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Medical History
Background:
- The Tinel sign is a clinical diagnostic test for nerve irritation.
- Its attribution to Tinel is widely accepted in medical literature.
Discussion:
- This article presents evidence that the Tinel sign should be recognized as the Hoffmann-Tinel sign.
- It includes translations of Paul Hoffmann's original 1915 papers, contemporaneous with Tinel's publication.
Key Insights:
- Paul Hoffmann described the sign in 1915, the same year as Jules Tinel.
- Historical review suggests Hoffmann's contribution was overlooked or misattributed.
Outlook:
- Revisiting the historical attribution of the Hoffmann-Tinel sign can enhance understanding of nerve examination techniques.
- Further research into historical medical publications may uncover other misattributed discoveries.