Table 2 Comparison of abnormal VNG in patients according to the balance status
From: Risk factors related balance disorder for patients with dizziness/vertigo
Variables | Total (N = 553) | Normal balance (N = 334) | Balance disorder (N = 219) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Saccade test, n (%) | 6(1.1) | 3(0.9) | 3(1.4) | 0.605 |
Spontaneous nystagmus, n (%) | 20(3.6) | 10(3.0) | 10(4.6) | 0.333 |
Gaze test, n (%) | 13(2.4) | 7(2.1) | 6(2.7) | 0.625 |
Smooth pursuit test, n (%) | 10(1.8) | 4(1.2) | 6(2.7) | 0.190 |
Optokinetic test, n (%) | 11(2.0) | 2(0.6) | 9(4.1) | 0.004 |
Head shaking test, n (%) | 79(14.3) | 49(14.7) | 30(13.7) | 0.749 |
Positioning test, n (%) * | 68(12.3) | 35(10.5) | 33(15.1) | 0.108 |
Caloric test, n (%) * | 122(22.1) | 73(21.9) | 49(22.4) | 0.886 |