Question

In head impulse test, the following finding is seen in right vestibular neuritis:

• A. On rotating head to right, left saccade
• B. On rotating head to left, right saccade
• C. On rotating head toward right, right saccade
• D. On rotating to the left, left saccade

Hint:

In vestibular neuritis, a head impulse test will show compensatory saccades in the opposite direction of the impaired side.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In vestibular neuritis, there is a loss of function in one side of the vestibular system. When the head is rotated to the right, the left side compensates for the loss of input, resulting in a leftward saccadic movement (a corrective eye movement) to re-establish gaze.