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25 sty 2016 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo in older adults. Beyond the unpleasant sensation of vertigo, BPPV also negatively affects older adults' gait and balance and increases their risk of falling.
Dizziness, imbalance, and ver-tigo constitute some of the most common complaints in older patients, and risk of falling is the most frequent and worrying consequence. It has been reported that 15–20% of the adult population experiences these debilitating symptoms.
26 gru 2022 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of peripheral vertigo, accounting for over half of all cases. According to various estimates, a minimum of 20% of patients presenting to the provider with vertigo have BPPV.
1 mar 2017 · This update of a 2008 guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation provides evidence-based recommendations to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), defined as a disorder of the inner ear characterized by repeated episodes of positional vertigo.
1 lis 2022 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), caused by wayward crystals (“rocks”) in the semicircular canals of the inner ear, is the most common cause of brief symptoms of vertigo secondary to head and body movements. Diagnosing and treating it are simple to do in the medical office.
23 cze 2022 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common form of vertigo, accounting for nearly one-half of patients with peripheral vestibular dysfunction. It is most commonly attributed to calcium debris within the posterior semicircular canal, known as canalithiasis.
26 paź 2021 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can lead to an increased fall risk in older adults. Therefore, we examined the influence of age on the effectiveness of canalith-repositioning procedures (CRPs) for the treatment of BPPV.
