Unterberger test
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The Unterberger test, also Unterberger's test and Unterberger's stepping test, is a test used in otolaryngology to help assess whether a patient has a vestibular pathology.[1] It is not useful for detecting central (brain) disorders of balance.[2]
Technique
The patient is asked to walk in place with their eyes closed.
Interpretation
If the patient rotates to one side they may have a labyrinthine lesion on that sideScript error: No such module "Unsubst"., but this test should not be used to diagnose lesions without the support of other tests.
References
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