Postural crisis in patients undergoing canalith repositioning procedures for posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Medicine (Baltimore) Vol. 104; no. 3; p. e40307
• Main Authors: Kim, Yee-Hyuk, Park, Hee-Jun, Yoo, Jae-Ho
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hagerstown, MD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 17.01.2025
• Subjects: Accidental Falls - statistics & numerical data; Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo - physiopathology; Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo - therapy; Dizziness - etiology; Humans; Patient Positioning - adverse effects; Patient Positioning - methods; Posture; Semicircular Canals; Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis; meta-analysis; benign paroxysmal positional vertigo; crisis; posture; maneuver

Background: The Epley or Semont maneuver is performed for posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (PC-BPPV). The postural crisis indicates the phenomenon that the patient experiences severe dizziness, is unable to maintain the sitting posture, and suddenly falls backward or sideways on...