A patient reports a sudden onset of vertigo 3 weeks ago that lasted 4 to 5 days.A corrective saccade is noted with the right head impulse test and a left beating nystagmus is elicited with the head-shaking induced nystagmus test.After initiating vestibular rehabilitation,what is the MOST likely recovery time?

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The presence of corrective saccade and nystagmus indicate dysfunction in the vestibular system. Vestibular rehabilitation is an effective treatment but typically takes several weeks to months to see significant improvement. Therefore, the MOST likely recovery time would be six to eight weeks. Two to three sessions or five to six sessions are unlikely to be sufficient for significant improvement to occur, and 10 to 12 weeks may be too long for most patients to complete a vestibular rehabilitation program.

A Patient Reports a Sudden Onset of Vertigo 3 Weeks