title: Bedside vestibular examination.
abstract: A careful neuro-otologic examination is important in the diagnosis of vestibular disorders. This article reviews the bedside examination, beginning with the underlying physiologic principles. Techniques for testing static and dynamic vestibulo-ocular and vestibulospinal function are summarized. Finally, the use of specific provocative maneuvers is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21287-6921, USA. mwalker@dizzy.med.jhu.edu
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Zee
mesh_terms: D005133:Eye Movements / Q000502:physiology; D006320:Hearing Tests; D006801:Humans; D009759:Nystagmus, Pathologic; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D012027:Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular / Q000502:physiology; D015837:Vestibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*