Vestibular Disorders

Question 1

Describe meniere’s disease.

Answer 1

Recurrent and usually progressive vestibular disease; episodic attacks (can last minutes to hours, severe symptoms; usually associated with tinnitus, deafness, sensation of pressure/fullness within ear

Question 2

Name some diagnostic tests for VOR function.

Answer 2

Head Impulse Test/Head thrust
Head Shaking Nystagmus test
Dynamic Acuity Test

Question 3

What are some positional tests and when do you use them?

Answer 3

Dix Hallpike
Roll Test
Sidelying Test
Used when patient complains of dizziness with changes in position