Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Zhukovsky's Reflex

Neurology

Also known as: Zhukovsky reflex, Zhukovsky sign

Historical document, translated for reference.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

Summary

Zhukovsky's reflex is a pathological reflex characterized by the plantar flexion of the toes upon percussion of the middle of the sole. Its presence indicates a lesion of the pyramidal tract.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ZHUKOVSKY'S REFLEX, is elicited by percussion of the middle of the sole and is manifested by plantar flexion of the toes. It is a pathological reflex, the presence of which indicates a lesion of the pyramidal system.

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“Zhukovsky's Reflex.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/zhukovskys-reflex/