Epleys Versus Semonts Manoeuvre in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the most common vestibular disorder is characterized by short-lived episodes of rotatory vertigo in association with rapid changes in head position. Diagnosis of BPPV is clinical. The principle of treatment of BPPV involves maneuvers comprising of head movements, in order to bring the free debris from the semicircular canal back to the utricle. In this study we tried to evaluate and compare Epleys and the Semonts manoeuvre in the treatment of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the posterior semicircular canal in terms of subjective and objective improvement. Materials and methods: Study Design: This prospective randomized study included 200 vertigo patients attending ENT OPD of tertiary care centre with Dix Hallpike positive s

SUBMITTER: Mishra P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10188861 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature