Quantitative Auswertung des Romberg-Testes
1995; Thieme Medical Publishers (Germany); Volume: 74; Issue: 08 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1055/s-2007-997786
ISSN1438-8685
AutoresMatthias Nieschalk, K.-W. Delank, Wolfgang Stoll,
Tópico(s)Vestibular and auditory disorders
ResumoSimple and economical measuring platforms are available to aid the ENT clinician in examining vestibulospinal disorders. The aim of our study was to quantitatively interpret Romberg test measurements. Calculating the area between the zero line and the curves in sagittal and lateral direction--for the Romberg test with closed and open eyes--enables a quantification of body sway. For the evaluation of data, we developed a triangular diagram which allows a graphic representation and quantifies vestibulospinal reaction at a glance. We assessed a group of 80 persons without any symptoms of peripheral or central vestibular system disturbance. Selected patients complaining of vestibular disorders are helpful in demonstrating the objective and quantitative interpretation of the Romberg test, which is often analysed in a more subjective way.
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