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Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
unidirectonal nystagmus ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Temporal Bone Fracture ... bidirectional nystagmus ... #Neurology #Differential
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... and torsional nystagmus ... patient with a clinical ... patient with a clinical ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Allow any nystagmus ... Again, allow any nystagmus ... This maneuver is popular ... #vertigo #neurology ... #instructions #clinical
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Allow any nystagmus ... Again, allow any nystagmus ... This maneuver is popular ... #vertigo #neurology ... #instructions #clinical
Foster Maneuver (half somersault maneuver) for Treatment of BPPV
Some patient find this maneuver more easier with
dizziness and less vertigo ... Wait for any vertigo ... Maneuver #BPPV #positional ... #vertigo #neurology ... #instructions #clinical
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Benign paroxysmal positional ... vertigo (BPPV) ... neuritis • Clues: Vertigo ... range of motion, gait ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology