A 45-year-old woman is evaluated in the office due to abnormal gait for the past two weeks. This patient's presentation has resulted in multiple falls. When she is asked to stand with her feet close together, eyes closed and her arms to the sides. The patient could not stand steady. This test is done to test which of the following functions?

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Eductional Objective: The Romberg test assesses proprioception. In the Romberg test, the patients are asked to stand with their feet close together, eyes closed and their arms on the sides. Posterior column injury would lead to defective proprioception and therefore patients would not be able to maintain a stable position in the Romberg test.

A 45-Year-Old Woman Is Evaluated in the Office Due to Abnormal