Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurs due to displaced otoconia, also referred to as canaliths. The canalith repositioning procedure (CRP) aims to move the displaced canaliths to restrict the dizziness they cause. Management of vertigo often involves a series of head position changes that move canaliths from canal to utricle where they can either re-adhere to the otolithic membrane, dissolve, break up or move to a place where they can not cause any more symptoms. The cure rate of CRP is around 80% and involves a series of maneuvers in specific patterned movements. The recurrence rate post-CRP is low; however, at times, additional treatment may be necessary.
Answer the following question on the test for vertigo. Which test decides the choice of maneuver used in the Epley maneuver procedure while treating BPPV? A. Videonystagmography (VNG) test B. Vestibulo-ocuar reflex test…
