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Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Neurology
Otolaryngology

Background:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common inner ear disorder.
BPPV frequently leads to falls, posing a significant risk to the elderly population.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of the particle repositioning maneuver (PRM) in reducing falls among elderly patients diagnosed with BPPV.
To assess the impact of PRM on fall frequency in a geriatric cohort with BPPV.

Main Methods:

A retrospective study involving elderly patients with a history of falls and diagnosed BPPV.
Patients underwent the particle repositioning maneuver (PRM) tailored to the affected semicircular canal (SCC).
A 12-month follow-up was conducted to record the number of falls before and after PRM, with statistical analysis using Wilcoxon's test.

Main Results:

The study included 121 elderly patients with BPPV.
A statistically significant reduction in falls was observed across all patients (p<0.001) and specifically in those with posterior (p<0.001) and lateral (p=0.002) SCC involvement.
A trend towards significance was noted for anterior SCC BPPV (p=0.063).

Conclusions:

The particle repositioning maneuver (PRM) is an effective intervention for reducing falls in elderly patients suffering from Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
PRM demonstrates significant benefits in mitigating fall risk associated with BPPV, particularly for posterior and lateral canal variants.