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  • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common vestibular disorder.
  • Traumatic head injury (TBI) can lead to secondary BPPV (t-BPPV).
  • Understanding t-BPPV characteristics is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and characteristics of t-BPPV.
  • To identify factors associated with t-BPPV following head trauma.
  • To focus on posterior canal canalolithiasis as the primary presentation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case review of 4839 patients with dizziness post-head injury.
  • Comprehensive neurotological and vestibular evaluations.
  • Analysis of demographic, injury, and symptom data for associations.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of t-BPPV was 4.61%, predominantly posterior canal canalolithiasis.
  • Associated factors included older age, male sex, hearing loss, TBI severity, loss of consciousness, posterior trauma, and olfactory dysfunction.
  • Certain symptoms like tinnitus and otalgia were not associated with t-BPPV.

Conclusions:

  • T-BPPV is an infrequent but specific consequence of TBI, typically involving the posterior canal.
  • While posterior canalithiasis is common, other canal or central pathologies may occur.
  • Further research is needed on prognosis, quality of life, and functional impact in affected workers.