that is performed in a similar fashion as the Romberg test, but the patient is now standing heel-to-toe typically with the non-dominant foot in front. A positive Sharpened Romberg test is displayed if the patient sways or falls while they have their eyes closed. There are ...
Immunological test results were weakly positive. The authors conclude enophthalmos, associated with right side hemi atrophy, and the transient choroids vasculitis support the diagnosis of PRS. Furthermore, it is suggested the case had an autoimmune etiology, rather than a hemi facial asymmetry ...
The Romberg test demonstrates loss of postural control in the absence of visual input suggestive of proprioceptive deficit in the lower limbs [9]. When the patient sways or falls with eyes closed while standing with feet together, it is considered to be positive. A positive Romberg’s test ...
If they do sway or fall then they have a positive Romberg test. In addition, there is now a Sharpened Romberg test that is performed in a similar fashion as the Romberg test, but the patient is now standing heel-to-toe typically with the non-dominant foot in front. A positive Sharpened...
On neurotologic evaluation, the sharpened tandem Romberg test was positive with either foot forward. Pediatric neurotology Findings on a clinical neurotologic examination were negative except that he experienced a significant amount of difficulty performing the sharpened tandem Romberg test. Dizziness in ...
The combination of either Hoffman's reflex and/or walking Romberg was positive in 96% of patients. The walking Romberg sign is more useful than the traditional Romberg test as it shows evidence of a proprioceptive gait deficit in significantly more patients with cervical myelopathy than is found ...
The Romberg test is a clinical exam used to identify balance issues with CSM, but has subjective interpretation and has a binary (positive or negative) result. Using a force plate, the area, frequency and speed of sway with eyes open and eyes closed can be quantified. This objective ...
Etiological investigations showed the presence of antinuclear antibodies and a positive Rose-Waaler latex test without an inflammatory syndrome. Corticotherapy was proposed (1 mg/kg/day) with good progression. The authors report a new case of progressive hemifacial atrophy (Parry-Romberg syndrome). ...