Rinne test

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Rinne test

Rinne test (pronunciation: rin-uh test) is a clinical examination method used to evaluate hearing loss and differentiate between conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss. The test was named after its inventor, Heinrich Adolf Rinne, a German otologist.

Etymology

The term "Rinne test" is derived from the name of its inventor, Heinrich Adolf Rinne. Rinne, born in 1819, was a German otologist who made significant contributions to the field of otology. The test was first described in 1855.

Procedure

The Rinne test involves the use of a tuning fork to compare air conduction and bone conduction of sound. The tuning fork is first struck and placed on the mastoid process, behind the ear. The patient is asked to indicate when the sound is no longer heard. The still vibrating tuning fork is then immediately placed near the ear canal. If the patient can hear the sound again, it indicates that air conduction is better than bone conduction, which is normal. If the patient cannot hear the sound, it suggests conductive hearing loss in that ear.

Related Terms

  • Weber test: Another test used in conjunction with the Rinne test to differentiate between types of hearing loss.
  • Audiometry: The measurement of hearing acuity, often performed if the Rinne and Weber tests indicate potential hearing loss.
  • Otoscopy: A visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum, which may be performed if a conductive hearing loss is suspected.

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