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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
with vascular causes ... worsen with head position ... episodes caused ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
in head-hanging position ... position • Upbeat ... in head-hanging position ... returns to sitting position ... testing #findings #signs
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. ... Positional symptoms ... varying neurologic 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
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 ... diagnosis #findings #signs
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
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 #Otolaryngology
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
Carnett's Sign to localize Abdominal Wall (Musculoskeletal) Pain
Step 1 : The clinician identifies and palpates the
Carnett's Sign to ... resting supine position ... sign: Palpation ... position → musculoskeletal ... #Carnetts #Sign