Unterberger test

Unterberger test (pronounced: oon-ter-ber-ger test) is a medical test used primarily in neurology to detect issues related to balance and vestibular system.

Etymology

The test is named after the Austrian neurologist, Franz Unterberger, who first described it in 1938.

Description

The Unterberger test, also known as the Unterberger's stepping test or Fukuda stepping test, is a simple examination technique. The patient is asked to march in place with their eyes closed for about 30 seconds. A significant deviation from the starting position to one side may indicate a lesion in the vestibular apparatus of the ear on the opposite side.

Procedure

The patient is asked to march on the spot with their eyes closed for about 30 seconds. If the patient rotates to one side, it may indicate a lesion in the vestibular apparatus of the ear on the opposite side. The test is not specific and can be influenced by various factors such as proprioception and musculoskeletal problems.

Related Terms

• Vestibular system
• Neurology
• Balance disorder
• Fukuda stepping test
• Franz Unterberger

See Also

• Romberg's test
• Dix-Hallpike test
• Barany test

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Unterberger test
• Wikipedia's article - Unterberger test

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