A tendency to sway when the eyes are closed and the feet are placed close together. The diagnostic indication of locomotor ataxia.
A swaying of the body or falling when standing with the feet close together and the eyes closed, the result of loss of the joint position sense.
Swaying of the patient when standing with feet together and eyes closed; a sign that generally indicates the existence of ataxia.
Assessing equilibrium by having a patient stand with the feet together and the eyes closed to check for swaying or falling to one side; indicates a loss of balance and inner-ear dysfunction.
Evidence of a sensory disorder affecting those nerves that transmit information to the brain about the position of the limbs and joints and the tension in the muscles. The patient is asked to stand upright. Romberg’s sign is positive if he maintains his posture when his eyes are open but sways and falls when his eyes are closed.
The inability to maintain balance in a standing position with feet and legs drawn together and eyes closed.
A body’s swaying motion when the eyes are closed and the feet are positioned close together. This movement indicates a lack of coordination and is a diagnostic tool used in the early detection of locomotor ataxia and to identify intoxication.