lead-pipe rigidity


lead-pipe ri·gid·i·ty

a type of increased muscle tone due to an extrapyramidal lesion in which pathologic resistance to passive extension of a joint is constant throughout the range of motion. Should be contrasted with clasp-knife spasticity (q.v.).

lead-pipe ri·gid·i·ty

(ledpīp ri-jidi-tē) Symptom comprising increased muscle tone due to an extrapyramidal lesion in which pathologic resistance to passive extension of a joint is constant throughout the range of motion.