Pillow sign
by Kalyan B Bhattacharyya, Kalyan Satish V

Atlas of Neurology—A Case-based Approach

by Satish V Khadilkar, Kalyan B Bhattacharyya
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A classic sign of rigidity dependent PD. Due to extreme rigidity of the flexors of the neck the patient’s head, while resting on a pillow, does not fall on the bed when the pillow is pulled suddenly and maintains flexed posture of the neck for some time.

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