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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies • No neurologic ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... #Algorithm #differential
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
During Hallpike Test ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... in head-hanging position ... toward the downward ear ... #dixhallpike #physicalexam
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
of the affected ear ... that the opposite ear ... rolls onto his/her shoulder ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal Drift) on Physical Exam

Testing showed pronator drift on the left side in this
side in this 70-year-old ... the 50-second test ... to maintain the position ... Drift #Pyramidal #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #neurology
PCL Sag Test

The PCL Sag Test evaluates for evaluates for a tear of the posterior cruciate
evaluates for a tear ... the posterior cruciate ... to compare the position ... #posterior #cruciate ... ligament #knee #PhysicalExam
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 ... throughout the test ... to the upright position ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
Empty Can (Jobe) Test on Shoulder Exam

Supraspinatus muscle testing strength can also be done using the
Empty Can (Jobe) Test ... on Shoulder Exam ... In this same position ... tendinopathy or tear ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam
Empty Can (Jobe) Test for Supraspinatus Injury on Shoulder Exam

Supraspinatus muscle testing strength can also be
Empty Can (Jobe) Test ... the empty can test ... In this same position ... tendinopathy or tear ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
affected right ear ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... down position. ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
affected right ear ... any nystagmus or vertigo ... down position. ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam