Canalith repositioning maneuver of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
- VernacularTitle:良性阵发性位置性眩晕的耳石复位治疗
- Author:
Jinzhu YAN
;
Hua YE
;
Xiaolin JI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo;
Epley maneuver;
Barbecue rotation;
Semont maneuver
- From:
Journal of Clinical Neurology
1988;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of the canalith repositioning maneuver to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Methods Epley maneuver, Barbecue rotation and Semont maneuver were applied to twelve cases of BPPV. Results Positional vertigo in all subjects disappeared completely 48 hours later by treatment with manipulative reduction, and no obvious adverse reaction was found. There was no recurrence during a follow up from 3 to 11 months.Conclusion The canalith repositioning maneuver is effective, simple and safe for the patients with BPPV and may be recommended as the first-selected treatment modality.
