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BADIA V, Pedro et al. Clinical usefulness of Rinne and Weber tests for diagnosing hearing loss. Rev. Otorrinolaringol. Cir. Cabeza Cuello [online]. 2009, vol.69, n.2, pp.125-130. ISSN 0718-4816.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-48162009000200007.

Introduction: Rinne and Weber tests are considered an important diagnosis tool. The question arises as to what are the tests sensitivity, specificity and usefulness. Aim: 1. To study the sensitivity and specificity of Rinne and Weber tests in diagnosing hearing loss. 2. To compare the sensitivity and specificity of the above mentioned tests when performed by an experienced vs an occasional practitioner. Material and method: 85 patients were studied. Rinne and Weber test combined sensibility, performed by an occasional practitioner, was 76,32%>, and the specificity was 79,31%. There were no statistically significant differences between experienced and occasional practitioners. Conclusion: Rinne and Weber test represent useful tools for hearing loss diagnosis.

Palabras clave : Tuning fork; Rinne; Weber; audiometry sensitivity; specificity.

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