Rossolimo's sign
Rossolimo's Sign
Rossolimo's Sign (pronunciation: roh-soh-lee-moh's sign) is a medical sign used in neurology to indicate the presence of certain neurological disorders.
Etymology
The sign is named after the Russian neurologist Grigory Ivanovich Rossolimo, who first described it in the late 19th century.
Definition
Rossolimo's Sign is a reflex that is elicited by tapping the distal phalanx of the fingers or toes. An exaggerated or pathological response is characterized by flexion of the fingers or toes. This sign is often indicative of pyramidal tract dysfunction.
Clinical Significance
Rossolimo's Sign is used in the clinical setting to help diagnose conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Spinal Cord Injury. It is one of several neurological examination techniques used to assess the integrity of the central nervous system.
Related Terms
- Babinski's Sign: Another neurological sign used to indicate dysfunction in the central nervous system.
- Hoffmann's Sign: A similar reflex test used to diagnose neurological conditions.
- Pyramidal Tract: The part of the nervous system often implicated in conditions that produce Rossolimo's Sign.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rossolimo's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Rossolimo's sign
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