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McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

The McMurray's test evaluates for meniscal tear.
With the patient
McMurray's Test ... for Meniscal Tear ... on Knee Examination ... The McMurray's ... open_michigan #McMurrays
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... in head-hanging position ... toward the downward ear ... findings #signs #bppv
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
for Treatment of BPPV ... of the affected ear ... that the opposite ear ... Epley #Maneuver #BPPV ... #vertigo #neurology
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL ... consistent with BPPV ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
than a minute for BPPV ... labyrinthitis • Head Position ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... worsen with head position ... change • Neurologic ... auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived, positional
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
in the supine position ... with the hip and knee ... cannot extend the knee ... extension of the knee ... Pediatrics #Peds #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV ... patient in this position ... to the upright position ... DixHallpike #Maneuver #BPPV ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
McMurray's Test ... for Meniscal Tear ... on Knee Examination ... Test #Meniscal #Tear ... #Meniscus #Knee
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV

By Dr. Gutwein via @jmcchiefs

#Epley #Maneuver #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal #positional #vertigo
for Treatment of BPPV ... Epley #Maneuver #BPPV ... Benign #paroxysmal #positional ... #vertigo #neurology