Herman Guild Manayil John1, Ancy John2
BACKGROUND
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common disorders of vestibular system. Quality of life is significantly affected in vertigo. Purpose of this project was to study the causes of posterior canal BPPV in our patients and to assess the effectiveness of Epley’s manoeuvre in its treatment.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Fifty patients who showed features of posterior canal BPPV on Dix-Hallpike test were included in the study. Epley’s manoeuvre was done in all patients and they were re-examined after one week and one month.
RESULTS
Our study showed a female preponderance for BPPV with a mean age of 48.32 years. In 94% patients, BPPV was idiopathic. Single Epley’s manoeuvre corrected BPPV in 80% patients.
CONCLUSION
Epley’s manoeuvre is a safe and effective treatment for BPPV.
