330 How Can Dynamic Computerized Posturography Help in Cases of Dizziness? Roseli Saraiva Moreira Bittar*. * Discipline of ENT Clinic (HCFMUSP) Institution: Disciplina de Clínica Otorrinolaringológica do HCFMUSP. São Paulo / SP – Brazil. Address for correspondence: Roseli Saraiva Moreira Bittar – Disciplina de Clínica Otorrinolaringológica do HCFMUSP – Rua Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 255 - 6º andar - Sala 6021 - São Paulo / SP Brazil – Zip code: 05403-000 – Telephone/Fax: (+55 11) 3069-6288 – E-mail: otoneuro@hcnet.usp.br Article received on August 16, 2007. Article approved on August 16, 2007. SUMMARY Introduction: Problems from vestibular diseases are responsible for about 50% of body balance disorders, which is one of the most frequent complaints from patients. In this way, we can understand the concern of evaluating labyrinth function and identify possible vestibular lesions which are responsible for balance involvement. Objective: To clarify the use and criteria for recommending Dynamic Computerized Posturography, whose purposes are: to improve diagnosis index of patients suffering from balance disorders; to locate previously the system that is responsible for such disorder with sensibility and specification; to complement conventional tests of vestibular diagnosis, and to prove and monitor treatment. Key words: dizziness, vestibular disease, dynamic computerized posturography. Opinion Article Intl. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol., São Paulo, v.11, n.3, p. 330-333, 2007.