Bppv
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BPPV is commonly caused due to
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Dysfunction involving utricle
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Dysfunction involving saccule
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Dysfunction involving posterior semicircular canal
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Dysfunction involving endolymphatic sac
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In Dix Hallpike maneuver the patient is placed
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In supine position
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In prone position
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In sitting position
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In supine position with head hanging down from the edge of the couch
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A. In supine position with head hanging down from the edge of the couch -
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Frenzel's glasses should be used by
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Observer
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Patient
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Patient and observer
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By everyone present in the examination room
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A. Patient -
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BPPV was first described by:
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Barany
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Neffson
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Paperella
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Portmann
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A. BaranyExplanation
This disorder was first described by Barany in 1921. He documented the various components of this disorder as 1. Nystagmus, 2. Fatiguability of the nystagmus and 3. Vertigo. He failed to correlate the onset of nystagmus with specific positions of the head.Rate this question:
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Singular neurectomy is useful in the mangement of intractable BPPV because
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Singular nerve supplies the posterior semicircular canal
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Singular nerve supplies all three semicircular canals
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Singular nerve supplies utricle, saccule and lateral semicircular canals
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Singular nerve supplies the entire labyrinth
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A. Singular nerve supplies the posterior semicircular canal -
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After repositioning maneuvers patient is asked to
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Sleep without a pillow for 2 days
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Sleep with head turned to one side (affected) for 2 days
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Sleep with head elevated to 45 degrees for 2 days
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A. Sleep with head elevated to 45 degrees for 2 days -
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Vibrator therapy for BPPV is contraindicated in patients with
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COPD
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Retinal detachment
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Ear discharge
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Meniere's disease
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A. Retinal detachment -
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Lateral canal BPPV can be identified by
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Dix Hallpike maneuver
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Doll's eye movement
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Lack of righting reflex
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Variation of Dix Hallpike maneuver
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A. Variation of Dix Hallpike maneuver -
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In Epley Maneuver the patient is placed in
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Dix Hallpike position
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Prone position
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Supine position with head raised by 30 degrees
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Prone position with head hanging out from the edge of the couch
Correct Answer
A. Dix Hallpike position -
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Which repositioning maneuver can be perfromed by the patient himself?
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Dix Hallpike Maneuver
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Semont's maneuver
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Brandt Droff maneuver
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Ruby maneuver
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A. Brandt Droff maneuver -
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In Dix Hallpike position
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The posterior canal is horizontal to earth's vertical plane
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The lateral canal is vertical to the earth's axis
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The posterior canal is in the earth's vertical plane
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The superior canal is in the earth's vertical plane
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A. The posterior canal is in the earth's vertical plane -
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Unique features of Nystagmus of BPPV are
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Very short latency
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Directional features
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Brief duration
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Prolonged duration
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Reversibility on coming out of provoking position
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Irreversible
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A. Very short latency
A. Directional features
A. Brief duration
A. Reversibility on coming out of provoking positionExplanation
Dix & Hallpike 1952 described the Dix Hallpike maneuver for eliciting the nystagmus. They also described the unique features of nystagmus accompanying this disorder. These features were 1. Very short latency, 2. Directional features, 3. Brief duration, and 4. Reversibility on returning the patient to a seated position.Rate this question:
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Canal lithiasis theory was proposed to account for BPPV by
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Schuknecht
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Hall and Ruby
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Dix Hallpike
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Paperella
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A. Hall and Ruby -
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Hall and Ruby described two types of BPPV: BPPV with __________ Nystagmus BPPV with ____________ Nystagmus
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Fatiguable and Non fatiguable nystagmus - 15.
Name the surgical procedures used in the management of Intractable BPPV.
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Singular neurectomy
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Posterior semicircular canal plugging procedure
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Modified radical mastoidectomy
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Grommet insertion
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A. Singular neurectomy
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Describe Schuknecht's theory for BPPV.
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Describe the typical features of BPPV.
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Describe in detail Dix Hallpike maneuver
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Describe in detail Epley's maneuver
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Describe the maneuver shown above.
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