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- Published on: 8 September 2016
- Published on: 8 September 2016Romberg's test has stood up to the test of time and should remain standingShow More
Title: Romberg's test has stood up to the test of time and should remain standing (Neuromythology: Letter to the Editor)
I was Interested to read Professor Martin Turner's article entitled Romberg's test no longer stands up. In the article Professor Turner describes the test as "the process of standing unsupported with the eyes closed and feet together for 30 s" and asserts that "the positive result is the p...
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