The Role of Postural Restrictions after BPPV Treatment : Real Effect on Successful Treatment and BPPV’s Recurrence Rates
Joint Authors
Davilis, D.
Papacharalampous, George X.
Kotsis, G. P.
Vlastarakos, P. V.
Manolopoulos, L.
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Canalith repositioning techniques are adequately established in the literature, as the treatment of choice for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
However, the role of the posttreatment instructions is still not clearly defined.
Patients and Methods.
A retrospective chart review of 82 patients was conducted in order to determine the efficacy of postural restrictions, when combined with the classic canalith repositioning techniques, in terms of successful treatment and recurrence rates.
Follow-up period reached at least 12 months after the initial treatment.
Results.
In this study, postural restrictions did not appear to significantly affect the outcomes of repositioning maneuvers, as well as the recurrence rate.
Conclusions.
Although this study, as well as most recent control studies, states that there is no significant effect of postmaneuver postural restrictions on both treatment and recurrence rates, larger multicentric research projects, adopting improved methodology, are still necessary in order to determine the contribution of such restrictions to both the therapeutic results and the prevention of recurrence.
Adequate followup, focusing on the first six months after the initially successful repositioning maneuver, is also of paramount importance.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Papacharalampous, George X.& Vlastarakos, P. V.& Kotsis, G. P.& Davilis, D.& Manolopoulos, L.. 2012. The Role of Postural Restrictions after BPPV Treatment : Real Effect on Successful Treatment and BPPV’s Recurrence Rates. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Papacharalampous, George X.…[et al.]. The Role of Postural Restrictions after BPPV Treatment : Real Effect on Successful Treatment and BPPV’s Recurrence Rates. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Papacharalampous, George X.& Vlastarakos, P. V.& Kotsis, G. P.& Davilis, D.& Manolopoulos, L.. The Role of Postural Restrictions after BPPV Treatment : Real Effect on Successful Treatment and BPPV’s Recurrence Rates. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-509325