Unterberger test

The Unterberger - Tretversuch is a neurological test to check the reflex pathways between the balance centers in the brain and the spinal cord ( vestibulospinal reflexes ). It was developed by the Austrian physician Siegfried Unterberger (1893-1979) developed and named after him. On examination, the patient enters with eyes closed evenly at one point. It is important that no reference points ( bright light sources, ticking clocks ) in the space available. The test is considered positive, so conspicuous when the patient during 50 steps veers more than 45 ° from the original position. The patient deviates from Step by step to the affected side in a unilateral lesion or disease.