Assessment of the Vestibular System: History and Physical Examination.

So common is vertigo that diverse healthcare professionals, from audiologists to orthopedic surgeons, will eventually encounter it in their patients, if not in themselves. So treatable are vestibular disorders that it is an immense advantage to know how to assess the vestibular system. This review summarizes the history and physical examination that will help diagnose common vestibular disorders presenting with vertigo.