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Assessment of Static Graviceptive Perception in the Roll-Plane using the Subjective Visual Vertical Paradigm
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[Cervicogenic vertigo]
M V Tardov1, A V Boldin2, A N Razumov2
1Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia.
Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|December 20, 2022
Summary
Cervical dizziness, often overlooked, is increasing due to modern device use. This review explores its link to neck issues, detailing types like Barre-Lieu syndrome and diagnostic approaches.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Background:
- Cervical dizziness prevalence is rising, linked to increased screen time and neck strain.
- Despite diagnostic challenges, evidence grows for cervical pathology causing dizziness and vertigo.
- Modern lifestyles exacerbate neck strain, contributing to the increasing incidence of cervical vertigo.
Approach:
- This review synthesizes recent research on cervical pathology as a cause of dizziness.
- It examines four types of cervical vertigo: Barre-Lieu syndrome, rotational vertebral artery syndrome, proprioceptive cervical vertigo, and migraine-associated cervical vertigo.
- Diagnostic methods and initial randomized treatment trials for cervical vertigo are discussed.
Key Points:
- Four distinct types of cervical vertigo are identified and detailed.
- The review covers diagnostic strategies and emerging treatment options for dizziness linked to neck structures.
- Clinical presentations and pathogenetic mechanisms of cervical vertigo are compared with related conditions.
Conclusions:
- Accumulating evidence supports cervical pathology as a cause of certain dizziness types.
- Further research is needed to refine diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols for cervical vertigo.
- A common origin may underlie various cranio-cervical region disorders, including cervical vertigo.
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