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    • The Rinne test is used primarily to evaluate loss of hearing in one ear. It compares perception of sounds transmitted by air conduction to those transmitted by bone conduction through the mastoid. Thus, one can quickly screen for the presence of conductive hearing loss. A Rinne test should always be accompanied by a Weber test to also detect s… See more

    Procedure

    The Rinne test is performed by placing a 512 Hz vibrating tuning fork against the patient's mastoid bone and asking … See more

    ICD-10-PCSF13Z0ZZ
    ICD-9-CM95.42
    MeSHD006320
    Results

    • Air conduction should be greater than bone conduction, so the patient should be able to hear the tuning fork next to the pinna (outer ear) after they can no longer hear it when held against the mastoid. This normal result is par… See more

    Air vs. bone conductive hearing loss

    Air conduction uses the apparatus of the middle ear (pinna, eardrum and ossicles) to amplify and direct the sound to the cochlea, whereas bone conduction bypasses some or all of these and allows the sound to be transmitte… See more

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    Limitations

    This test and its complement, the Weber test, are quick screening tests and are not a replacement for formal audiometry. Recently, its value as a screening test has been questioned.
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  1. Evaluate loss of hearing in one ear
    The Rinne test (/ ˈrɪnə / RIN-ə) is used primarily to evaluate loss of hearing in one ear. It compares perception of sounds transmitted by air conduction to those transmitted by bone conduction through the mastoid. Thus, one can quickly screen for the presence of conductive hearing loss.

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    How does a Rinne test evaluate hearing loss?
    A Rinne test evaluates hearing loss by comparing air conduction to bone conduction. Air conduction hearing occurs through air near the ear, and it involves the ear canal and eardrum. Bone conduction hearing occurs through vibrations picked up by the ear’s specialized nervous system.

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    How does a Rinne test work?
    The Rinne test is conducted by placing a tuning fork on the mastoid bone and then adjacent to the outer ear. Air conduction uses the apparatus of the ear (pinna, ear canal, tympanic membrane, and ossicles) to amplify and direct the sound. Bone conduction allows the vibration sound to be transmitted to the inner ear.

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    What is a Rinne & Weber test?
    Rinne and Weber tests are exams that test for hearing loss. They help determine whether you may have conductive or sensorineural hearing loss. This determination allows a doctor to come up with a treatment plan for your hearing changes. A Rinne test evaluates hearing loss by comparing air conduction to bone conduction.

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    What is a positive Rinne test?
    The patient should once again hear the vibrating tuning fork because air conduction is more audible than bone conduction; this is called a positive Rinne test. 2. To perform the Weber test, place the stem of a 512 Hz vibrating tuning fork in the midline vertex of the patient’s skull.

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    Who invented the Rinne test?
    Heinrich Adolph Rinne (1819-1868), a German otologist, proposed the test, subsequently named after him. The Rinne test is used to evaluate hearing loss in 1 ear. The Rinne test differentiates sound transmitted through air conduction from those transmitted through bone conduction via the mastoid bone.

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    How do you perform a Rinne test?
    To perform the Rinne test, place the stem of a 512 Hz vibrating tuning fork on the patient’s mastoid process. The patient should listen for sound from the tuning fork (ignore its vibration) and report when he or she stops hearing the sound. When the patient reports that the sound stops, hold the tines of the tuning fork up to the patient’s ear.

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    How to Interpret Rinne's and Weber's tests | Geeky Medics

  4. National Center for Biotechnology Information
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    Rinne Test - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National …

    Jan 30, 2023 · The Rinne test is used when conductive hearing loss is suspected and is used in patients with otosclerosis to determine if a patient might benefit from stape surgery. This activity describes the technique of conducting …

  5. Healthline
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    Rinne & Weber Tests | Definition & Patient Education

    Sep 29, 2018 · Rinne and Weber tests are simple and painless ways to evaluate conductive or sensorineural hearing loss. Learn how they are done, what they measure, and what the results mean.

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    Rinne and Weber Tests: How Do They Measure Hearing Loss?

  8. webster.edu
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    The Rinne Test - Webster University

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    Rinne Test: What It Is and How It Works - Headphonesty

    Oct 7, 2023 · The Rinne test is a hearing assessment that compares sound perception through air and bone conduction. It is used to diagnose conductive hearing loss and is done with a tuning fork and a timer.

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