[Vertigo of traumatic origin].
Patient referrals very frequently occur for ill-defined vertigo that appeared some months or even years after a trauma. These should not, however, be considered as cases of functional vertigo. The vertigo is very real, may last several years and constitute a genuine disorder. Such cases are amply described in the literature. Although we cannot perfectly explain the physiopathology, we should not conclude that these patients are not ill. In 50% of cases, we can evidence the signs with radiology and electro-nystagmography provided a properly established protocol is followed. The success of the treatment proposed can be evidenced by cervical electronystagmography.
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D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D014717:Vertigo / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
Les vertiges d'origine traumatique.