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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... Long symptom-free ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Neuropathy Shoulder ... finger extension → shoulder ... is positive with ... #physicalexam #sports ... #orthopedics #neurology
Infraspinatus scapular rotation test - Patient has pain when externally rotates shoulder against resistance (with elbow
scapular rotation test ... externally rotates shoulder ... degree flexion) #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... #ALiEM
Hawkin's Test 1. Position arm in throwing position and flex forward 30 degrees. 2. Examiner internally
Hawkin's Test 1. ... Position arm in ... #Diagnosis #Ortho ... #Sports #Supraspinatus ... #Hawkin #ALiEM
Labral tear - O'Brien Test - 1. Position patient's shoulder in 90 degree flexion, elbow extended,
Position patient's ... shoulder in 90 ... supinated (thumb up) #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... #OBrien #ALiEM
Jobe's Test ("Empty Can" Test) 1. Position arm in scapular plane and point thumb down as
Can" Test) 1. ... Position arm in ... #Diagnosis #Ortho ... #Sports #Supraspinatus ... EmptyCan #Jobe #ALiEM
Bicep muscle injury - Yergason Test - 1. Position patient's elbow at 90 degrees with thumb
injury - Yergason Test ... Position patient's ... holding at wrist) #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... #ALiEM
Labral tear - Crank Test 1. Position patient's arm in 90 degree abduction and elbow flexion
Labral tear - Crank Test ... Position patient's ... rotating arm #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... #Crank #ALiEM
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
; if positive, test ... should be obtained ... - Positive in ... (to support a diagnosis ... laboratory #workup #diagnosis
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
such that the shoulders ... 45° towards the test ... Supports the patient ... #Instructions #Diagnosis ... #neurology