The Dix-Hallpike maneuver remains the gold standard for diagnosing posterior canal BPPV. A positive test requires that vertigo associated with torsional (rotatory) and up-beating (toward the forehead) ...

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a prevalent cause of dizziness and significantly affects patients' quality of life and daily activities. It is characterised by repeated episodes of ...

An 83-year-old woman presents to the office for evaluation of dizziness. She has noted dizziness off and on for the past 2 to 3 years. Although she has difficulty describing the dizziness, she calls ...