When performing the Romberg test patient stands still with eyes open but sways when eyes are closed. What is the interpretation?

When performing the Romberg test patient stands still with eyes open but sways when eyes are closed. What is the interpretation?

Correct answer is A). Standing still with eyes open but swaying when eyes are closed suggests a positive Romberg test. This outcome is indicative of sensory ataxia, where vision compensates for proprioceptive deficits. When vision is removed, the balance becomes impaired.

Одобрено от Dr. Petya Stefanova

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