Physical examination maneuver
Physical Exam
Rinne Test
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Strike a 512 Hz tuning fork and place its base on the mastoid process behind the ear (bone conduction). When the patient reports the sound has faded, immediately move the still-vibrating tines next to the opening of the ear canal (air conduction) and ask whether the sound is heard again. Test each ear. Normally air conduction is still heard after bone conduction has faded and is louder (a 'positive Rinne'); the contrasting result is bone conduction heard as long as or longer than air conduction.
How to Interpret
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Hearing Impairment
Rinne negative at 256 Hz
Rule in
Somewhat helpfulNo CI
Rule out
Somewhat helpfulNo CI
Evidence:ModerateResearch in progress
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