[Treatment of the benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) by Epley maneuver].
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common of the peripheral vertigo. We report the case of a 45 years old female with that pathology suspected by the symptoms which the patient related to head changes of positions and movements. Her diagnosis was confirmed by the maneuver of Dix-Hallpike, that was positive, and the treatment consisted in a maneuver of canalicular reposition according to Epley's technique. Such maneuver was successful and actually the patient is without symptoms after more than 2 years since the first episode. Finally we have performed a bibliographic review to verify the effectiveness of that treatment.
Pino Rivero
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Complejo Hospitalario Infanta Cristina, Badajoz. vicentepinorivero@terra.com
Pantoja Hernández
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González Palomino
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Mora Santos
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Marcos García
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Montero García
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Blasco Huelva
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D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011187:Posture; D012665:Semicircular Canals; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014717:Vertigo / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*