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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... with vascular causes ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... episodes caused
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
in head-hanging position ... in head-hanging position ... in head-hanging position ... returns to sitting position ... testing #findings #signs
Empty Can (Jobe) Test

Position: Flex shoulder to 90 degrees in the scapular plane. Internally rotate the
Empty Can (Jobe) ... Test Position ... Positive sign is ... #Jobe #Test #Shoulder ... clinical #video #msk
Apley's Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient in the prone position, Apley's Compression Test evaluates
patient in the prone position ... degrees, apply an ... Pain is a positive ... open_michigan #Apleys ... video #sports #msk
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... cause. ... varying neurologic signs ... #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
labyrinthitis • Head Position ... with vascular causes ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... #signs #symptoms
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Causes: Calcific ... supraspinatus tendinitis Signs ... of arm, empty can ... test +ve #Rotator ... #sports #MSK #anatomy
Positive Drop Arm Test on Shoulder Exam - Supraspinatus Injury

Starting from 90 degrees of passive shoulder
Positive Drop Arm ... Test on Shoulder ... down to neutral position ... #Sign #Shoulder ... clinical #video #msk
Yergason's Test on Shoulder Examination
Patient Position: Sitting
Examiner Position: Standing adjacent to the test arm. One hand
Yergason's Test ... Patient Position ... Sitting Examiner Position ... Positive Sign: ... clinical #video #msk
Labyrinthitis 
Vestibular neuritis + unilateral hearing loss = Labyrinthitis 
1) Vertigo (severe) 
2) Gait instability 
3)
Labyrinthitis 1) Vertigo ... of vestibular CN ... fixation) • Positive ... Labyrinthitis #Diagnosis ... #Symptoms #Signs