[Static posturography: analysis of the area parameter in normal and abnormal subjects].

Static posturography was evaluated in the diagnosis of vestibular disease. The battery of tests carried out on a force platform (DINASCAN) included standing on one or two feet with eyes opened and closed. Fifty-six study subjects were divided into healthy and vestibular disease groups, which in turn were subdivided by age. Area was a study parameter and results were evaluated with the Student "t" test. The only significant differences found were in tests 3 and 4 in the healthy group and test y in the vestibular disease group. Comparisons by age and presence of vestibular disease disclosed no differences. These results suggest that area is not a suitable parameter for detecting latent vestibular disease.