LOLAVHESLIT
LOLAVHESLIT' (Longitudinal, Lateral, Vertical Head-Sliding Test) is a medical examination procedure developed in 1999 by German neurootologist Claus-Frenz Claussen. It is designed to assist in diagnosing diseases related to the cervical vertebrae and the vertebral column, as well as diagnosing movement disorders of the neck.
Procedure
The LOLAVHESLIT is conducted with the patient in a sitting position to minimize the influence of unconscious body movements on the investigation results. During the test, the patient is instructed to perform a series of head movements while maintaining their arms stretched and hands positioned between their knees for stabilization. These movements include:
- Stretching the head forwards
- Turning the head to the right
- Turning the head to the left
- Laying the head into the neck and looking upwards
- Bowing the head forwards and looking downwards
These movements are to be continuously repeated over a period of one minute, with the head being relocated to the normal position between each movement.
Purpose and Significance
LOLAVHESLIT is primarily used for the early detection and diagnosis of conditions affecting the cervical vertebrae, vertebral column, and for assessing movement disorders of the neck. This test is significant in the fields of neurootology and orthopedics, providing valuable insights into the mobility and functional status of the neck and spine.
Related Terms
- Cervical vertebrae: The vertebrae of the neck, forming the upper part of the spinal column.
- Vertebral column: The spine or backbone, consisting of multiple vertebrae.
- Neurootology: A branch of clinical medicine dealing with neurological disorders of the ear.
- Movement disorders: A group of neurological conditions that affect the speed, fluency, quality, and ease of movement.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on LOLAVHESLIT
- Wikipedia's article - LOLAVHESLIT
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