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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... change • Neurologic ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Hallpike test: Positive ... patient with a clinical ... patient with a clinical ... impulse test: Positive ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
a patient with vertigo ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #Positive ... #Neurology #Central ... #Vertigo
Abnormal (Positive, Upgoing) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

#Abnormal #Positive #Babinski #Sign #PhysicalExam #clinical #video #reflex #pyramidal
Abnormal (Positive ... #Abnormal #Positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #reflex ... #pyramidal #neurology
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
for Piriformis Syndrome ... Flex the hip ... gluteal region is a positive ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... physicalexam #msk #sports
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
(BPPV) - Short-lived ... (Wallenberg's syndrome ... with significant neurologic ... Syndrome usually ... attacks with varying neurologic
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... A positive response ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Lateral Medullary Syndrome - Wallenberg's Syndrome
Acute continuous vertigo due to Posterior Circulation Stroke (usually Posterior Inferior
- Wallenberg's Syndrome ... Acute continuous vertigo ... Artery occlusion) Clinical ... Nausea/vomiting/vertigo ... #Wallenbergs #neurology
Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Abnormal (Positive ... #Abnormal #Positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #reflex ... #pyramidal #neurology
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... A positive response ... A positive Hoffmann ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #UMN