Bedside vestibular examination

Authors
Walker, MF Zee, DS
Citation
Mf. Walker et Ds. Zee, Bedside vestibular examination, OTOLAR CLIN, 33(3), 2000, pp. 495
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00306665 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0030-6665(200006)33:3<495:BVE>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
A careful neuro-otologic examination is important in the diagnosis of vesti bular disorders. This article reviews the bedside examination, beginning wi th the underlying physiologic principles. Techniques for testing static and dynamic vestibule-ocular and vestibulospinal function are summarized. Fina lly, the use of specific provocative maneuvers is described.