Applicability of the Dix-Hallpike test on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: literature review

Objective; to analyze the applicability of the Dix-Hallpike maneuver on BPPV as a diagnostic method for the semicircular canals as well as its sensitivity. Methods: a literature review was performed using the following sourcing databases: LILACS, PubMed, SCIELO looking forpapers published in Portugu...

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Autores: Silva, Geraedson Aristides da, Gomes, Jessiane Carneiro, Teixeira, Geraldo Magella, Santos, Clistenis Clênio Cavalcante dos, Santos, Almira Alves dos
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:Brasil
Institución:Centro Universitário Christus (Unichristus)
Repositorio:Journal of Health & Biological Sciences
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.unichristus.emnuvens.com.br:article/2624
Acceso en línea:https://periodicos.unichristus.edu.br/jhbs/article/view/2624
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Saúde; Ciências Medicas; Fisioterapia
Vertigo; Vestibular Diseases; Physical Therapy Modalities; Dix-Hallpike test
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Sumario:Objective; to analyze the applicability of the Dix-Hallpike maneuver on BPPV as a diagnostic method for the semicircular canals as well as its sensitivity. Methods: a literature review was performed using the following sourcing databases: LILACS, PubMed, SCIELO looking forpapers published in Portuguese, English and Spanish. The following searching strategy descriptors were used: vertigo, vestibular diseases and respiratory therapy techniques, being included publications between the years 2000 and 2017. Results: the results of the work were presented through a synoptic table and flowchart. Conclusion: There is still controversy regarding its sensitivity to the anterior and lateral canals, even if the maneuver, does not present sensitivity of 100%, its level of closeness provides security in the diagnosis of BPPV.