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Cervical vertigo is linked to vestibular dysfunction, with higher severity correlating to more positive vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs). Treatment should combine cervical rehabilitation and vestibular therapy for better outcomes.

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  • Otolaryngology
  • Vestibular System Function

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  • Cervical vertigo is a clinical syndrome characterized by vertigo associated with cervical spine dysfunction.
  • Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs) are sensitive indicators of otolith organ and vestibular nerve function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between cervical vertigo and vestibular function using VEMPs.
  • To analyze correlations between cervical vertigo severity and VEMP results.
  • To guide clinical management of cervical vertigo.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 75 patients with cervical vertigo and 60 healthy controls.
  • Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs), specifically cervical VEMPs (cVEMPs), were performed on all participants.
  • Statistical analysis, including Spearman rank sum test, was used to assess correlations.

Main Results:

  • Patients with cervical vertigo showed significantly higher rates of positive cVEMP results compared to controls (P<0.001).
  • A strong positive correlation (coefficient=0.687, P<0.05) was found between the severity of cervical vertigo and abnormal cVEMP findings.
  • The positive rate of VEMPs increased with the severity of cervical vertigo.

Conclusions:

  • VEMPs are a feasible tool for evaluating vestibular function in patients with cervical vertigo.
  • Increased cervical vertigo severity is associated with greater vestibular dysfunction, as indicated by VEMP abnormalities.
  • Integrated treatment combining cervical rehabilitation and vestibular function therapy is recommended for cervical vertigo.