Unterberger test

Unterberger test
SynonymsUnterberger's test and Unterberger's stepping test
Purposeassess vestibular pathology

The Unterberger test, also Unterberger's test and Unterberger's stepping test, is a test used in otolaryngology to help assess whether a patient has a vestibular pathology. It is not useful for detecting central (brain) disorders of balance.