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[The acute cervical vertigo under otologic and osteopathic view (author's transl)]
Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
|March 1, 1975
Summary
Acute cervical vertigo, characterized by rotary vertigo, likely stems from functional disturbances in the upper cervical spine. Osteopathic examination and spinal manipulation are key diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Osteopathic Medicine
Context:
- Acute cervical vertigo presents with rotary vertigo as the primary symptom.
- Patho-anatomical changes are not typically observed in this condition.
- The condition is often linked to functional disturbances in the upper cervical spine.
Purpose:
- To investigate the link between functional disturbances in the upper cervical spine and acute cervical vertigo.
- To evaluate the efficacy of osteopathic examination and spinal manipulation for this condition.
Summary:
- Acute cervical vertigo is likely caused by functional disturbances in the upper cervical spine.
- Osteopathic examination can identify these disturbances.
- Spinal manipulation is presented as the primary therapeutic intervention.
Impact:
- Highlights a non-patho-anatomical cause for rotary vertigo.
- Establishes osteopathic examination as a diagnostic tool.
- Recommends spinal manipulation as an effective treatment for acute cervical vertigo.