Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Hemiballismus

Neurology

Also known as: Hemiballism

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This article defines hemiballismus as a condition characterized by involuntary, rhythmic movements in the limbs on one side of the body, resembling throwing or flinging motions. It notes that recent literature, specifically the work of Jakob, links this condition to lesions of the corpus Luysi on the opposite side of the brain.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

HEMIBALLISMUS (Kussmaul), involuntary movements in the limbs of one side, more rhythmic than in chorea, imitating the motion of throwing or flinging. Recently, indications have appeared in the literature (Jakob) regarding the connection of hemiballismus with a lesion of the corpus Luysi on the opposite side.

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“Hemiballismus.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/hemiballismus/