A QUANTITATIVE INTERPRETATION OF THE ROMB ERG TEST

Simple and economical measuring platforms are available to aid the ENT clinician in examining vestibulospinal disorders. The aim of our stud y was to quantitatively interpret Romberg test measurements. Calculati ng the area between the zero line and the curves in sagittal and later al direction - for the Romberg test with closed and open eyes - enable s a quantification of body sway. For the evaluation of data, we develo ped a triangular diagram which allows a graphic representation and qua ntifies vestibulospinal reaction at a glance. We assessed a group of 8 0 persons without any symptoms of peripheral or central vestibular sys tem disturbance. Selected patients complaining of vestibular disorders are helpful in demonstrating the objective and quantitative interpret ation of the Romberg test, which is often analysed in a more subjectiv e way.