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ROMBERGS TEST [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A test devised to elucidate disturbances of balance. The subject stands upright with feet together and eyes are then closed.

OBS

Excessive swaying or a tendency to fall forwards or backwards is indicative of severe impairment of postural sensibility in the lower limbs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Épreuve servant à diagnostiquer les vertiges. Le patient se tient debout, les pieds joints, les yeux bandés ou fermés.

CONT

Les déviations axiales par l'épreuve de Romberg. Dans un Romberg vestibulaire, la déviation (en général latéropulsion) se manifeste après un certain temps de latence. Elle apparaît ou s'aggrave à la fermeture des yeux.

Spanish

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