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Unterberger's stepping test

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The Unterberger stepping test is a simple means of identifying which labyrinth may be dysfunctional in a peripheral vertigo.

Procedure: ask the patient to undertake stationary stepping for one minute with their eyes closed. A positive test is indicated by rotational movement of the patient towards the side of the lesion.

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