The Dix-Hallpike maneuver is a test that healthcare providers use to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is a common inner ear disorder that causes a sudden spinning sensation when you move your head into certain positions.

2024年12月21日 · What Is the Dix-Hallpike Test for Vertigo? Doctors use the Dix-Hallpike test (sometimes called the Dix-Hallpike maneuver) to check for a common type of vertigo called benign paroxysmal positional...

2013年1月22日 · Used to confirm diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and identify the involved semicircular canal (SCC), most commonly the horizontal SCC. Target Population: People with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

2013年2月3日 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a specific type of vertigo that is brought on by a change in position of the head with respect to gravity. This disorder is caused by problems in the inner ear. Its symptoms are repeated episodes of positional vertigo, that is, of a spinning sensation caused by changes in the position of the head. [7]

Diagnosing BPPV involves taking a detailed history of a person’s health. The doctor confirms the diagnosis by observing nystagmus — jerking of the person’s eyes that accompanies the vertigo caused by changing head position. This is accomplished through a diagnostic test called the Dix-Hallpike maneuver.

2024年11月24日 · The Dix-Hallpike test, also called the "Hallpike" is the definitive diagnostic test for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). This is the test used to diagnose both the condition as well as the bad ear.

2024年9月16日 · The Dix-Hallpike Maneuver is widely regarded as the gold standard for diagnosing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), due to its high sensitivity and simplicity. This maneuver provides clinicians with a quick and effective method for confirming BPPV, allowing for swift diagnosis in various clinical settings.

2018年9月9日 · The Dix-Hallpike test is a diagnostic manoeuvre used to identify benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and confirm the affected side (i.e. left or right). The Epley manoeuvre is used to treat BPPV (usually of the posterior canal) once it has been diagnosed by the previously mentioned Dix-Hallpike test.

2022年11月1日 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), caused by wayward crystals (“rocks”) in the semicircular canals of the inner ear, is the most common cause of brief symptoms of vertigo secondary to head and body movements. Diagnosing and treating it are simple to do in the medical office.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can be diagnosed with great certainty, and treated effectively at the bedside using one of the canalith repositioning procedures described in this paper. This treatment has been shown effective in properly controlled trials, has a rational basis, and has minimal risk [1]. 418Neurologic Ophthalmology and Otology.