Unterberger test

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Unterberger test
SynonymsUnterberger's test and Unterberger's stepping test
Purposeassess vestibular pathology

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 side[citation needed
], but this test should not be used to diagnose lesions without the support of other tests.

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